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

According to Art. 2 of Decision 01 of 2020, local importers need to obtain type approval import permit from the Telecommunications, Radiocommunications & Broadcasting Regulator for the approval of importation, use, and sale of a particular model each time a consignment of relevant equipment is imported to Vanuatu.

According to Art. 2 of Decision 01 of 2020, local importers need to obtain type approval import permit from the Telecommunications, Radiocommunications & Broadcasting Regulator for the approval of importation, use, and sale of a particular model each time a consignment of relevant equipment is imported to Vanuatu.

The Electronic Transactions Act establishes a safe harbour regime for intermediaries for copyright infringements. According to Art. 26 of the Act, an intermediary is not subject to any civil or criminal liability in respect of any information contained in an electronic record in respect of which the intermediary provides services if the intermediary was not the originator of that electronic record and the intermediary: (a) has no actual knowledge that the information gives rise to civil or criminal liability, or (b) is not aware of any facts or circumstances from which the likelihood of civil or criminal liability in respect of the information ought reasonably to have been known; or (c) follows the procedure set out in section 27 if the intermediary: (i) acquires knowledge that the information gives rise to civil or criminal liability; or (ii) becomes aware of facts or circumstances from which the likelihood of civil or criminal liability in respect of the information ought reasonably to have been known.

The Electronic Transactions Act establishes a safe harbour regime for intermediaries for copyright infringements. According to Art. 26 of the Act, an intermediary is not subject to any civil or criminal liability in respect of any information contained in an electronic record in respect of which the intermediary provides services if the intermediary was not the originator of that electronic record and the intermediary: (a) has no actual knowledge that the information gives rise to civil or criminal liability, or (b) is not aware of any facts or circumstances from which the likelihood of civil or criminal liability in respect of the information ought reasonably to have been known; or (c) follows the procedure set out in section 27 if the intermediary: (i) acquires knowledge that the information gives rise to civil or criminal liability; or (ii) becomes aware of facts or circumstances from which the likelihood of civil or criminal liability in respect of the information ought reasonably to have been known.

According to Part IV of the E-Business act, companies carrying any electronic business must appoint a data protection officer.

Vanuatu lacks a comprehensive regime on data protection. As stated in the webpage of the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer: "The legislation in regards to ICT, including The Digital Data Protection and Privacy Bill, is still on ongoing process".

Vanuatu has not joined any agreement with binding commitments to open transfers of data across borders.

Vanuatu has appended the World Trade Organization (WTO) Telecom Reference Paper to its schedule of commitments.

It is reported that the Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulator, the executive authority for the supervision and administration of services in the telecommunications sector, is independent from the government in the decision-making process.

According to Section 37 of the Telecommunication Radio Communication Broadcasting Regulator's Act, both functional and accounting separation is mandated for operators with significant market power.

It is reported that passive infrastructure sharing is not mandated, but it is practiced in the market in both the mobile and fixed sectors (based on commercial agreements).

The Trade Secrets Act of 2000, Act. 52 of 2000 provides a framework for the effective protection of trade secrets. According to the Act, a trade secret is classified as information that is not commonly known or easily accessible to those involved in similar details. It can also pertain to someone's business or professional matters and, if disclosed, would negatively impact their lawful activities. Additionally, a trade secret holds commercial value due to its confidentiality and exclusivity. If a trade secret is acquired, used, or disclosed by a person without the authority of the owner of the trade secret, the owner has the right to apply to the Court for a declaration that the trade secret has been acquired, used, or disclosed without authority. The Court may grant an injunction preventing anyone from dealing with, or otherwise using, the secret in a commercial way; and if it is satisfied that the owner has suffered damage because of the unauthorised disclosure—award damages to the owner.

Vanuatu has ratified the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Treaty.

Vanuatu has ratified the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Performances and Phonograms Treaty.