In Morocco, the installation of surveillance cameras inside rental cars and vehicles used for passenger transport via mobile applications is raising new legal questions, particularly regarding data protection and passenger privacy. According to a report by the Moroccan news outlet Le360, there is currently no specific legal framework that explicitly regulates the use of such cameras, leaving both companies and passengers in a legal gray area.
The Moroccan Data Protection Law (Law No. 09-08) requires that any collection and processing of personal data, including video recordings, must be justified by a legitimate interest and respect the rights of individuals. However, this law does not specifically address the use of cameras in vehicles, and the National Commission for the Control of Personal Data (CNDP) has not yet issued specific guidelines for this practice.
Legal experts quoted in the report emphasize that filming passengers without their explicit consent could violate privacy rights and lead to legal consequences, including fines or civil liability. They advise companies to inform passengers clearly about any recording and to obtain their consent before the trip, as well as to limit the use of recordings to security purposes only.
The issue has become more pressing with the growth of ride-hailing services in Morocco, such as InDrive and Careem, which operate in major cities. These companies have not publicly commented on the use of cameras in their vehicles, but the lack of regulation creates uncertainty for both drivers and passengers.
As of August 2026, no new legislation has been introduced to address this specific issue, and the CNDP has not released any official statement. Until then, experts recommend that all parties involved adhere to the general principles of data protection and privacy.
