THE MANAGEMENT OF PERSONAL DATA IN IVORIAN COMPANIES

The management of personal data is at the heart of the daily life of companies in Côte d'Ivoire. This reality is not only true for companies specialized in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). With the development of ICTs, all companies process personal data on a daily basis as part of their activities. The challenge for Ivorian companies is as much legal as it is economic. An Ivorian company that processes personal data in its activities is required to proceed to its compliance in order not to be subject to the penalties arising from Law No. 2013-450 of 19 June 2013, on the protection of personal data. Today, the management of personal data influences not only the quality of customer relations but also the internal ethics of employees. It therefore becomes important to pay particular attention to the management of personal data that could impact the reputation of Ivorian companies. Poor management of this data risks engaging their responsibilities in criminal, civil and even administrative matters.