Digital-ID in Tunisia: Country Report

This report assesses the current state of Tunisia’s digital identification (digital-ID) by examining its legislation and governance, evaluating its alignment with the rule of law, and conducting rights-based and risk-based analyses. Specifically, it addresses: what the current state of digital-ID in Tunisia is; what legislative framework and governance mechanisms exist; and how these elements satisfy rule of law, rights-based, and risk-based tests.

The report relies on the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS)’s framework for the evaluation of digital-ID. It firstly provides context by examining the history of ID systems in the country, assessing the current level of digital penetration and the existing ID system overview. Next, an evaluation of the preparatory digital-ID law is conducted through three key lenses: examining the clarity and comprehensiveness of governing legislation using rule of law tests; analysing the impact on citizen rights using rights-based tests; and identifying potential risks and mitigation responses using risk-based tests. The report concludes by presenting concluding observations and recommendations.