Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern. In Ethiopia, it is increasingly a matter of regulatory compliance and institutional accountability.

The Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Proclamation sets out obligations for designated infrastructure owners and operators, from securing ICT systems before integration to conducting cyber audits and reporting incidents. Violations can attract substantial fines and, in certain cases, imprisonment.

What should businesses and institutions know about the new rules?

Co-authored by Aman & Partners LLP and Shega, this legal analysis breaks down the Proclamation’s scope, compliance requirements and penalties, and examines its implications for organizations operating in Ethiopia’s critical sectors.

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