According to Art. 33 of the Electronic Transactions Act, a person who intends to offer cryptographic or certification services shall apply to the regulator. Applicants must disclose a description of the technology to be applied to their services. It is unclear whether this can entail disclosure of trade secrets.

Tanzania does not implement any de minimis threshold, which is the minimum value of goods below which customs do not charge duties.

The domain registration requires local presence or representation. It is reported that a business should be registered locally (as a local or foreign business) to get the local domain (co.tz). After registering the company (which may require either local presence or representation), domain registration can then be done online.

The Electronic Transactions Act (Section 28-32) and the Electronic and Postal (Consumer Protection) Regulations 2018 provide a comprehensive framework for consumer protection that also applies to online transactions. However, both acts are reported to not offer online complaint resolution provisions, which can lower consumers' confidence to participate in the digital trade. Furthermore, Tanzania recognises e-signatures under several laws, including the Arbitration Act of 2020 (Section 87), the E-government Act of 2019 (Section 27), and the Electronic Transactions Act of 2015 (Section 6).

Tanzania has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.

Tanzania has adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce.

Tanzania has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures.

According to Arts. 33-36 of the Electronic Transactions Act, 2015, a person who intends to offer cryptographic or certification services shall apply to the regulator. Applicants must disclose a description of the technology to be applied to their services.

In October 2023, the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) regulated the use of virtual private networks (VPNs). It is reported that VPN use without an official permit is prohibited in the country, and individuals and companies that wanted to obtain permission were required to notify the TCRA of their VPN use by October 2023. Penalties for non-compliance include fines of at least TZS 5 million (about USD 2,000) or a minimum of 12 months in jail.

According to Section 2 of the Electronic and Postal Communications (Electronic Communications Equipment Standards) Regulations (2018), these Regulations apply to electronic communications equipment imported or manufactured for use in the United Republic and intended for connection to any electronic communications network for the purpose of receiving or transmitting electronic communication signals.
Part III sets out the procedures for type approval of electronic communications equipment, including the manufacturer’s declaration of conformity. Under Section 6, manufacturers must declare that all electronic communications equipment conforms to international and national standards before it can be approved for use in the United Republic.
The 2018 Regulations repealed and replaced the Electronic and Postal Communications (Electronic Communications Equipment Standards) Regulations (2014), which had established the same type approval procedure for electronic communications equipment under Section 6.

Pursuant to Regulations 4 and 5 of the Electronic and Postal Communications (Investigation) Regulations, any individual's communications may be intercepted by the Director General of the Tanzania Intelligence and Security Service or the Director of Criminal Investigations for purposes including, but not limited to, the preservation or protection of national security, and the safeguarding of public safety, economic well-being, or the interests of the country. In accordance with Regulations 8 and 12, where the Director of Criminal Investigations intends to intercept communications, they are required to apply for a warrant from the Inspector General of Police, but not from a judge.

The Cybercrimes Act (2015) establishes a safe harbour regime for intermediaries for copyright infringements. Pursuant to Sections 39-44 of the Act, service providers are exempt from liability for information stored, transmitted, hyperlinked on their networks, or accessed through their search engines, provided they comply with certain conditions. These conditions require that the service provider neither initiates the transmission nor selects or modifies the information. Furthermore, if a service provider becomes aware of illegal content on their platform through means other than an order from a public authority, they are obligated to promptly notify the relevant authority. Additionally, upon becoming aware of such illicit content or receiving a takedown notice, the provider must take immediate action to remove or restrict access to the information. These provisions aim to protect intermediaries while encouraging the responsible management of illegal content on their platforms.

The Cybercrimes Act (2015) establishes a safe harbour regime for intermediaries beyond copyright infringements. Pursuant to Sections 39-44 of the Act, service providers are exempt from liability for information stored, transmitted, hyperlinked on their networks, or accessed through their search engines, provided they comply with certain conditions. These conditions require that the service provider neither initiates the transmission nor selects or modifies the information. Furthermore, if a service provider becomes aware of illegal content on their platform through means other than an order from a public authority, they are obligated to promptly notify the relevant authority. Additionally, upon becoming aware of such illicit content or receiving a takedown notice, the provider must take immediate action to remove or restrict access to the information. These provisions aim to protect intermediaries while encouraging the responsible management of illegal content on their platforms.

Pursuant to Sections 93 and 94 of the Electronic and Postal Communications Act, individuals wishing to acquire and use a mobile telephone with either a detachable or embedded SIM card must provide identity verification documentation before purchase.