The Liberian National Policy on Domain names (UGDn-RL/MPT-FBN/ZT/ddw/2015/005) requires that the use of Liberia Internet Country Code Top-level domain (".lr") shall only be given to entities with local presence and intent in Liberia.

The Telecommunications Act (Part XI Section 61) allows Supplier Declaration of Conformity for foreign businesses importing telecommunications equipment in Liberia. It also allows the Mutual Recognition of Certification or test reports from countries that enters into Mutual Recognition Agreement with Liberia. Furthermore, it also allows third-party test certificate.

The Investment Act of 2010 (Schedule: Limited Restrictions to Foreign Ownership of Enterprises (2)) requires joint venture or partnership between a Liberian and non-Liberian to invest into advertising, graphics and commercial artists with the conditions that the total shareholding of the Liberian is at least 25% and the total capital invested is not less than USD 300,000. Alternatively, foreign investments are allowed without restrictions only if the total investment capital is not less than USD 500,000.

A basic legal framework on intermediary liability beyond copyright infringement is absent in Liberia's law and jurisprudence.

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority Regulations make it mandatory for all active SIM/RIUM card users to register their cards with their telecommunications service providers using their National Identification Cards issued by the National Identification Registry. This is to record and maintain personal information on mobile telecommunication subscribers.

A basic legal framework on intermediary liability for copyright infringement is absent in Liberia's law and jurisprudence.

There is no general framework on data protection. However, the Central Bank regulations provide protection for consumers of online financial services under the Central Bank of Liberia Regulation No. CBL/RSD/001/2019.

Section 48 of the Telecommunications Act requires service providers to keep accurate records of all customer charges and invoices for a period of at least 12 months from the date the charge was incurred or the billing date. Additionally, Section 71 requires service providers to retain traffic information in accordance with the Regulator specification and guidelines. The Telecommunications International Traffic Regulations provide the details on Section 71. Section 3.1 of Part III requires that all service providers shall capture and maintain a copy of the call detail records covering all international voice traffic. Section 3.2 further states that the international call maintained shall be retained by the service providers for no less than five years.

Section 9 of the Central Bank of Liberia Regulations require that all e-payments service providers must ensure the integrity and adequacy of their IT and security systems. The regulation mandates that the systems shall be hosted locally, but it also accepts foreign host if the licensed institution(s) provide prompt and unhindered access to the Central Bank when requested.

Liberia has not joined any free trade agreement committing to open transfers of cross-border data flows.

It is reported that the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), the executive authority for the supervision and administration of services in the telecommunications sector, is independent from the government in the decision-making process.

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

It is reported that Liberia does not mandate functional or accounting separation for operators with significant market power (SMP) in the telecom market.

Libtelco is the oldest telecom operator in Liberia and it is a 100% State-owned enterprise.

It is reported that is no obligation for passive infrastructure sharing in Liberia to deliver telecom services to end users. However, it is practiced in the mobile sector and in the fixed sector based on commercial agreements.