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Burundi tech policy & regulation
What is on the books and what is moving in Burundi across data governance, fintech and payments, cybersecurity, e-commerce, competition and digital taxation. Updated continuously from regulator sites, ministries and other official, verifiable sources.
Instruments we track in Burundi
E-commerce & Platforms · In Force
Guidelines for the National E-Commerce Ecosystem of Burundi
The Guidelines for the National E-Commerce Ecosystem of Burundi, issued by the ARCT in April 2026, constitute the principal operational and technical framework …
E-commerce & Platforms · In Force
Practical Guide to the National E-Commerce Ecosystem of Burundi
The Practical Guide to the National E-Commerce Ecosystem of Burundi, published by the ARCT in May 2026, is a strategic guidance document that outlines Burundi's…
Data Governance · Enacted
Loi-n°1_03-2026-protection-des-donnees-a-caractere-personnel_Burundi (Burundi Law No. 1/03 of 10 March 2026 on the Protection of Personal Data )
The Burundi Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 1/03) was enacted on 10 March 2026 to establish a legal framework for the protection of personal data and priv…
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