Research rules
Data protection law in Tunisia: registration and research permits
What a survey team needs to know about personal data and survey authorization in Tunisia.
Summary for planning; confirm requirements with the regulator before fieldwork.
Status
operational regulator
Data protection law
Organic Law 2004-63 on personal data processing (2004)
Registration
prior authorization by INPDP required
National statistics office
Note
Tunisia had the first data protection law in Africa (2004).
Tunisia research rules: common questions
Is there a data protection law in Tunisia?
Organic Law 2004-63 on personal data processing (2004).
Who regulates personal data in Tunisia?
INPDP (Instance Nationale de Protection des Donnees a Caractere Personnel).
Do I need to register to collect personal data in Tunisia?
Prior authorization by INPDP required.
Do I need a permit to run a survey in Tunisia?
INS authorization required under Law 1964-93 on statistics.
Sources: the regulator and statistics office pages linked above, retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.