Research rules
Data protection law in Gabon: registration and research permits
What a survey team needs to know about personal data and survey authorization in Gabon.
Summary for planning; confirm requirements with the regulator before fieldwork.
Status
operational regulator
Data protection law
Law 001/2011 on data protection in electronic communications (2011)
Regulator
CNPD (Commission Nationale de Protection des Donnees)
Registration
declaration to CNPD required
Survey permits
National statistics office
Note
Law 001/2011 of 8 July 2011; CNPD operational status limited.
Gabon research rules: common questions
Is there a data protection law in Gabon?
Law 001/2011 on data protection in electronic communications (2011).
Who regulates personal data in Gabon?
CNPD (Commission Nationale de Protection des Donnees).
Do I need to register to collect personal data in Gabon?
Declaration to CNPD required.
Do I need a permit to run a survey in Gabon?
DGS authorization required under the statistics law.
Sources: the regulator and statistics office pages linked above, retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.