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Regulators and Key Policy Stakeholders

National Agency of Telecommunications Regulation (ANRT)

Government agency that regulates the telecommunications sector, promotes scientific research and fair competiton, and protects consumers' rights

Ministry of Industry, Investment, Trade and Digital Economy

Responsible for the conception and implementation of government policy in the areas of industry, commerce and new technologies

Ministry of Communication

Prepares and implements government policy in all areas of communication and promotes Morocco's institutional image by publicizing its major reforms, its achievements and its potential

Federation of Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Offshoring (Apebi)

Federation of over 180 companies that promotes the growth of the Information Technology sector in Morocco

Digital Development Agency (ADD)

Implements Morocco's strategy for digital development and promotes the dissemination of digital tools among citizens

National Council of Information Technology and the Digital Economy

Created to coordinate a national strategy for the use of information technology in the public and private sector

National Control Commission for Protection of Personal Data (CNDP)

Charged with ensuring the protection and privacy of personal data

General Directorate of Information Security Systems (DGSSI)

Develops national strategy on cybersecurity issues

Moroccan Academic Computer Emergency Response Team (maCERT/EDU-CERT)

Detects and responds to cybersecurity incidents of national significance

Moroccan Centre for Polytechnic Research and Innovation (CMRPI)

Nonprofit research foundation that campaigns against and raises awareness of cybercrime

National ICT Policies

Digital Morocco 2020 (previously 2013)

Sets national strategy for developing the ICT sector economically through training IT professionals and reducing the gap in digital access among the population

National Strategy for Cybersecurity

Evaluates cybersecurity risks and protects information systems of government agencies

National Directive on Information Systems Security (Directive Nationale de la Sécurité des Systèmes d’Information)

Aims to standardize security measures and raise the level of protection for all information systems of public administrations and vital infrastructures

National Campaign to Fight Cybercrime (2016)

Offered training to private sector and raised awareness among public of dangers of cybercrime

Digital Economy regulations

E-Commerce Laws

Ensures that consumers have access to objective information with respect to prices, labelling, conditions of sale and regulates certain business practices

Cyber Security Laws

Requires that sensitive infrastructure be equipped to detect cyber attacks and continue operation in case of attack

Prohibits the import, export, and use of cryptographic services without prior approval from the state

Online Content Laws

Requires licensing for online media and special registration for journalists

Grants the government powers to filter and remove content found to be dangerous and disruptive to public order

Data Privacy Laws
Emerging Tech Laws

Imposes a 5% tax on digital advertisements