The Ethiopian Communication Authority (ECA) has rolled out a digital portal to register data controllers and processors nationwide, signaling the first practical step toward enforcing the country's year-old personal data protection proclamation. The platform was previewed during a workshop co-hosted with Huawei on 13 November 2025, drawing operators, banks, and public institutions that shared updates on their internal data-protection measures. ECA officials said four supporting directives are moving toward approval as the Authority builds its staffing and technical capacity. The portal is expected to anchor future oversight, including scrutiny of foreign data transfers and enforcement of key safeguards such as consent-based processing and breach notifications

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