For an explanation of how to read this resource, please refer to the guide at the bottom.
AI Regulation
There is no regulation specifically governing AI in the country.
Definitions of AI
As the country is yet to establish AI regulations, there is no formal definition of AI.
Core Principles
As the country is yet to establish AI regulations, there is no formal statement of core AI principles.
Public Consultations
Based on publicly available information, we have not found evidence of invitations for public input on AI governance in the country.
Existing Legal Framework
A non-exhaustive list of regulations that might affect AI in the country includes:
- Constitution of Angola1
- White Paper on Information and Communication Technologies 2018-2022: Strategy for Digital Transformation (Livro Branco das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação 2018-2022 Estratégia para a Transformação Digital)2
- Electronic Communications and Information Society Services Law (Law No. 23/11 of 20 June 2011)3
- General Electronic Communications Regulation (Presidential Decree No. 108/16 of 25 May 2016)4
- Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 22/11 of 17 June 2011)5
- Protection of Information Systems and Networks Law (Law No. 7/17 of 16 February 2017)6
- Information Society Services and Technologies Regulation (Presidential Decree No. 202/11 of 22 July 2011)7
- Consumer Protection Law (Law No. 15/03 of 22 July 2003)8
Human Rights
The UDHR was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 10 December 1948. Its principles are considered universal and applicable to all UN member states. As a member of the UN, Angola has committed to upholding the principles of the UDHR. The Constitution of Angola includes provisions that protect fundamental human rights.9 Articles 32 and 34 guarantee the right to privacy (protection of personal identity, privacy in personal and family life, and secrecy of correspondence and means of private communications). Other protections include the rights to equality and non-discrimination (Article 23), life (Article 30), freedom of expression and information (Article 40), and work, healthcare, and education (Articles 76, 77, and 79, respectively). Angola has ratified several key international human rights instruments, including the ACHPR, ICCPR, and ICESCR. Additionally, Angola has ratified the Malabo Convention.
Regulators
A non-exhaustive list of regulators that might impact AI in the country includes:
- Ministry of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication (Ministério das Telecomunicações, Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação Social) (MINTTICS)10
- Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Technologies (Direcção de Telecomunicações e Tecnologias de Informação) (DTTI), a department of Angola’s National Police (Polícia Nacional de Angola)
- Angolan Institute of Communications (Instituto Angolano das Comunicacoes) (INACOM)11
- Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação) (MESCTI)12
- Angolan Data Protection Agency (Agência de Proteção de Dados) (APD)13
- National Institute for the Promotion of the Information Society (Instituto Nacional de Fomento da Sociedade de Informação) (INFOSI)14
- National Directorate of Cybersecurity Policies and Digital Services (Direcção Nacional de Políticas de Cibersegurança e Serviços Digitais)
- Angolan Institute of Standardisation and Quality (Instituto Angolano de Normalização e Qualidade)15
- Ombudsman’s Office (Provedoria de Justiça)16
R&D and Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives
In December 2021, the government of Angola and Presight AI, a UAE big data analytics company, signed a memorandum of understanding to develop Angola Digital 2024. This three-year master plan, in collaboration with MINTTICS, aims to use big data analytics and AI technologies to accelerate the country's digital transformation.17
Professional/Industry Associations
Based on publicly available information, we have not found evidence of professional or industry associations dedicated to AI in the country.
Advisory Bodies and Expert Groups
Based on publicly available information, we have not found evidence of advisory bodies or expert groups dedicated to AI in the country.
Guide
- AI Regulation: The term "regulation", as used in this resource, encompasses measures ranging from binding laws to national AI policies and strategies, government proposals, advisory guidelines, and industry standards that address AI systems and their implications.
- Existing Legal Framework: This section outlines the relevant legal framework, excluding any AI-specific regulations presented in the initial section.
- Human Rights: The following terms have the stated meanings: "ACHPR" means the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, "ICCPR" means the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, "ICESCR" means the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, "Malabo Convention" means the African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection, "UDHR" means the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and "UN" means the United Nations. Any reference to an “Article” or “Section” of the Constitution is to the version of the Constitution referenced herein.
- Advisory Bodies and Expert Groups: This section excludes legislative and parliamentary committees.
