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Data Protection
Personal data protection (Law 09-08), CNDP, consent.
- Governing law
- FDL-45-2021
30DAYS
Right to access your personal data
CNDP
Official authority to lodge data complaints
Explicit
Consent required for health data processing
MAD 1,000,000
Maximum fine for unauthorized data processing
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I keep getting marketing calls and emails
Learn your right to opt out of advertising communications and how to enforce it against Moroccan companies. Understand the rules around consent and contact preferences.
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A company used my data without permission
Find out what constitutes unauthorized data use in Morocco and how to file a complaint with the appropriate authority. Discover your remedies and protections.
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I'm concerned about my medical data privacy
Understand the strict rules around processing sensitive health information in Morocco, including consent requirements and who can legally handle your medical records.
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What are my data rights with Moroccan companies?
Moroccan law grants you free access to your data, rectification within 10 days, and objection rights. Exercise these by proving your identity to the company.
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Do I have the right to refuse advertising emails and calls?
Yes. Direct marketing calls, faxes, and emails require your prior consent. You can object free of charge to marketing communications anytime.
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Do you need permission to process health data?
Yes. Health data needs National Commission authorization, except when processed by licensed practitioners for medical purposes, which only requires declaration.
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Whom can I complain to if my data is misused in Morocco?
Complain to Morocco's National Commission for Personal Data Protection, which investigates misuse, orders corrections, and can refer cases to prosecutors.
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Can a company use my personal data without my consent in Morocco?
Companies need your explicit consent to use personal data in Morocco, except when legally required, fulfilling contracts, or serving vital interests.