Luanda: The Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Media, Mario Oliveira, stated on Friday that the draft cybersecurity law currently under discussion in Parliament aims to make Angola more attractive and secure for private investment. Addressing lawmakers, the minister emphasized that the legal framework is designed to bolster confidence in the digital environment and protect technological infrastructure.
According to Angola Press News Agency, Mario Oliveira assured that the legislation would establish an integrated national incident response model. This model will include central coordination, mandatory sharing of critical information, standardized action protocols, and both inter-institutional and international cooperation. He emphasized that the protection of cybersecurity should not serve as a basis for illegitimate interference in private life, communications, or personal data, with all actions by authorities being subject to legal and institutional oversight.
The proposal, which received general approval with 105 votes in favor, one against, and 75 abstentions, outlines mandatory minimum requirements for implementing appropriate technical and organizational security measures for computer networks and systems. It also mandates the adoption of cyber risk management plans and clarifies the necessity for continuity and recovery plans for these networks and systems, along with the mandatory notification of relevant incidents within legally defined timeframes.
The minister highlighted that these obligations would be adjusted based on the size of the entity, the nature of the service provided, and the potential impact on national security or citizens' rights. "We are moving rapidly towards a full digital transformation of the economy and society, and as such, it is imperative to keep up with all global trends in this area so that digitization does not become a nightmare," said Mario Oliveira.
