The laws we design around, by region
Last updated: October 1, 2026
RealEVR Estates is based in Uganda and used from many countries. Our documents and processes are written around the laws below so they can be applied wherever you are. This is information, not legal advice. Laws change, no regulator has "approved" these documents, and local counsel confirms the position for each country before we market there actively. If a mandatory law where you live gives you more protection than our Terms, that law applies to you.
Uganda (home jurisdiction)
Privacy and data protection
- Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019 and its 2021 Regulations
Where to complain: Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO), National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U)
Consumer and electronic contracts
- Electronic Transactions Act, 2011 (electronic contracts and signatures)
- Contracts Act, 2010
- Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act, 2017
- Computer Misuse Act, 2011 (as amended)
Money laundering, sanctions and corruption
- Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2013 (as amended) and the Financial Intelligence Authority
- Anti-Terrorism Act, 2002
- Anti-Corruption Act, 2009
Property and auctions
- Mortgage Act, 2009 and Mortgage Regulations, 2012 (sale of mortgaged property)
- Auctioneers Act and Regulations (a bank-sale auction is conducted by a licensed auctioneer)
- Land Act and Registration of Titles Act (title, transfer, caveats)
- Stamps Act, Income Tax Act and Value Added Tax Act (duties and taxes on transfer)
Uganda is the governing law of our Terms. Local counsel must confirm how a platform-run live auction fits the Auctioneers Act (see Auction Terms).
Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Ethiopia
Privacy and data protection
- Kenya: Data Protection Act, 2019
- Tanzania: Personal Data Protection Act, 2022
- Rwanda: Law No. 058/2021 on the protection of personal data and privacy
- Ethiopia: Personal Data Protection Proclamation No. 1321/2024
Where to complain: Kenya: Office of the Data Protection Commissioner. Tanzania: Personal Data Protection Commission. Rwanda: National Cyber Security Authority. Ethiopia: Ethiopian Communications Authority
Consumer and electronic contracts
- Kenya: Consumer Protection Act, 2012; Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018
- Tanzania: Fair Competition Act (consumer protection) and Electronic and Postal Communications Act
Money laundering, sanctions and corruption
- Kenya: Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009
- Tanzania: Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2006
- Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and Ethiopia: each country's anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing law
Property and auctions
- Each country's land, mortgage and auctioneer rules decide who may sell mortgaged property and how
Nigeria, Ghana and the rest of West Africa
Privacy and data protection
- Nigeria: Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023
- Ghana: Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843)
- Senegal: Law 2008-12; Côte d'Ivoire: Law 2013-450 (and the other ECOWAS members' laws)
Where to complain: Nigeria: Nigeria Data Protection Commission. Ghana: Data Protection Commission. Others: the national data protection authority
Consumer and electronic contracts
- Nigeria: Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018; Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 (as amended)
- Ghana: Electronic Transactions Act, 2008 (Act 772)
Money laundering, sanctions and corruption
- Nigeria: Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022
- Ghana: Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044)
Property and auctions
- Local land-title, mortgage-enforcement and auction rules; in several countries a court or licensed officer must run a mortgagee sale
South Africa and Southern Africa
Privacy and data protection
- South Africa: Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA)
- Botswana: Data Protection Act, 2018; Zambia: Data Protection Act, 2021; Zimbabwe: Cyber and Data Protection Act, 2021; Mauritius: Data Protection Act, 2017; Malawi: Data Protection Act, 2024
Where to complain: South Africa: Information Regulator. Others: the national data protection authority
Consumer and electronic contracts
- South Africa: Consumer Protection Act, 2008; Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002
Money laundering, sanctions and corruption
- South Africa: Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 (FICA)
- Other countries: national anti-money-laundering laws
Property and auctions
- South Africa: National Credit Act and the Magistrates' Courts / High Court rules on sales in execution
North Africa and the Middle East
Privacy and data protection
- Egypt: Personal Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020
- Morocco: Law 09-08
- UAE: Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021
- Saudi Arabia: Personal Data Protection Law (2021)
- Türkiye: Law No. 6698 (KVKK)
Where to complain: The national data protection authority
Consumer and electronic contracts
- Each country's consumer-protection and e-commerce law
Money laundering, sanctions and corruption
- National anti-money-laundering laws and Financial Action Task Force standards
Property and auctions
- Foreign ownership, registration and auction rules differ widely: check them before bidding
European Union and European Economic Area
Privacy and data protection
- General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679
- ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC (cookies and electronic marketing)
Where to complain: The data protection supervisory authority of the country where you live or work
Consumer and electronic contracts
- Consumer Rights Directive 2011/83/EU
- Unfair Contract Terms Directive 93/13/EEC
- Digital Services Act (EU) 2022/2065 (notice-and-action; point of contact)
- Platform-to-Business Regulation (EU) 2019/1150
Money laundering, sanctions and corruption
- EU anti-money-laundering rules and EU/UN sanctions lists
Property and auctions
- Property transfer and auction rules are national
United Kingdom and Switzerland
Privacy and data protection
- UK: UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and PECR
- Switzerland: revised Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) 2023
Where to complain: UK: Information Commissioner's Office. Switzerland: Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner
Consumer and electronic contracts
- UK: Consumer Rights Act 2015; Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013; Online Safety Act 2023
Money laundering, sanctions and corruption
- UK: Money Laundering Regulations 2017, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Bribery Act 2010 and UK sanctions lists
Property and auctions
- National property and auction rules
United States and Canada
Privacy and data protection
- US: California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by CPRA, and other state privacy laws (for example Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas); CAN-SPAM; TCPA; COPPA (we do not serve under-18s)
- Canada: PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25, CASL
Where to complain: US: your state attorney general (and the California Privacy Protection Agency). Canada: the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Consumer and electronic contracts
- US: Fair Housing Act and state equivalents (no discriminatory listings); DMCA §512 for copyright notices
Money laundering, sanctions and corruption
- US: OFAC sanctions, Bank Secrecy Act principles, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Canada: Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act; Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act
Property and auctions
- Auction and foreclosure sales are governed by state/provincial law and are usually handled locally
Asia, Australia and New Zealand
Privacy and data protection
- India: Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
- China: Personal Information Protection Law
- Japan: APPI; South Korea: PIPA; Singapore: PDPA 2012; Australia: Privacy Act 1988; New Zealand: Privacy Act 2020
Where to complain: The national privacy or data protection authority
Consumer and electronic contracts
- Australia: Australian Consumer Law; Spam Act 2003
- Each country's consumer-protection and e-commerce law
Money laundering, sanctions and corruption
- National anti-money-laundering laws and FATF standards
Property and auctions
- Foreign-buyer restrictions and registration rules are national: check them before bidding
Latin America and the Caribbean
Privacy and data protection
- Brazil: Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD, Law 13.709/2018)
- Mexico: Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties
- Argentina: Law 25.326; Colombia: Law 1581 of 2012; Chile: Law 19.628 (and its 2024 replacement)
Where to complain: Brazil: ANPD. Others: the national data protection authority
Consumer and electronic contracts
- Each country's consumer-protection law
Money laundering, sanctions and corruption
- National anti-money-laundering laws and FATF standards
Property and auctions
- Foreclosure and auction rules are national
See also: Terms, Privacy, Anti-money-laundering, Your data rights.