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 Chad1
- Vision 2030, The Chad We Want2
- National Development Plan 2017-20213
- Strategic Plan for Digital and Postal Development 2020-2030 (Plan Stratégique de Développement du Numérique et des Postes 2020-2030)4
- Law on Electronic Communications (Law No. [•]/PR/2014)5
- Electronic Transactions Law (Law No. 008/PR/2015)6
- Data Protection Law (Law No. 007/PR/2015), and its implementing Decree No. 075/PR/2019 of 21 January 20197
- Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Law (Law No.009/PR/2015 of 10 February 2015)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, Chad has committed to upholding the principles of the UDHR. The Constitution of Chad includes provisions that protect fundamental human rights.9 Articles 17 and 49 guarantee the right to privacy (including secrecy of correspondence and of communications). Other protections include the rights to equality (Articles 13 and 14), life (Article 17), freedom of expression (Article 28), work (Article 35), and education (Article 38). Chad has ratified several key international human rights instruments, including the ACHPR, ICCPR, and ICESCR. Additionally, the country has signed but not ratified the Malabo Convention.
Regulators
A non-exhaustive list of regulators that might impact AI in the country includes:
- Ministry of Communications, Digital Economy, and Digitalisation of Administration (Ministère des Communications de l'Economie Numérique et de la Digitalisation de l'Administration)10
- Electronic Communication Regulation Authority (Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes) (ARCEP)11
- National Agency for Computer Security and Electronic Certification (Agence Nationale de Sécurité Informatique et de Certification Électronique) (ANSICE)12
- Chadian Agency for Standardisation (Agence Tchadienne de Normalisation) (ATNOR)13
- National Human Rights Commission (Commission Nationale des Droits de l’Homme) (CNDH)14
R&D and Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives
Based on publicly available information, we have not found evidence of significant investments or multi-stakeholder initiatives on AI within the country.
Professional/Industry Associations
A non-exhaustive list of professional or industry associations with a focus on AI in the country includes:
Advisory Bodies and Expert Groups
Based on publicly available information, there are no 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.
