Government issues details of law on electronic transactions and personal data

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Government issues details of law on electronic transactions and personal data

Lebanese government published the official text of Law 81 about electronic transactions and personal data, which Parliament enacted during its sessions of September 24 and 25, 2018. The law provides the legal framework for the electronic signature and e-commerce, as well as for the protection of personal data on electronic platforms. It is divided into eight sections. 

The first section provides the legal provisions related to writing on electronic platforms and verifying the digital content. It recognizes electronic writing and signature, as long as the digital content is verified. It also requires the electronic data to be protected and accessible when needed. It provides the legal basis related to electronic fraud, the verification of electronic content, the protection of electronic data, and the role of electronic certification service providers, among others.

The second part of the law regulates e-commerce transactions and contracts, as it specifies the duties and rights of all related parties. It also regulates electronic banking and financial services, including electronic payment orders, electronic transfers, as well as banking cards, electronic money and electronic checks. The third section of the law regulates the way data hosts transmit information to the public, while the fourth part of the law provides the legal framework for the Lebanese domain name '.lb'. 

The fifth part covers the protection and the processing of personal data, and gives individuals legal rights when processing their data, such as the right to object or to question the processing of their data, as well as to rectify, update or delete their data. The sixth section deals with data-related crimes, along with adjustments to the penal code. The seventh part of the law includes amendments to the consumer protection law, so that the latter becomes aligned with the e-commerce regulations. The last part of the law ensures the consistency of Law 81 with the Banking Secrecy Law, among other laws.
 
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