It is reported that Lebanon requires mobile network operators to collect and store user's personal information and proof of identity for SIM registration. The relevant legislation could not be found.

Through judicial orders submitted to the Cybercrimes Bureau of the Internal Security Forces, the Lebanese government has reportedly imposed restrictions on access to certain Isreali websites. One notable example is the Israel-based web-hosting service Wix, which has been inaccessible on mobile networks and several internet service providers since December 2018. This action was based on a court ruling that invoked the Israel Boycott Law.

It is reported that the LGBT+ dating application Grindr, initially blocked in 2019 on Alfa and Touch, which are the two primary mobile network operators in Lebanon, remained inaccessible throughout 2024. Also, in 2020, the judiciary ordered the Ministry of Telecommunications to block applications accused of spreading false information about unofficial currency exchange rates, and during this process Google’s Firebase service was also blocked. In 2021, OGERO, the state-owned telecommunications provider, and several private internet service providers extended these measures to platforms offering unofficial currency exchanges. It remains uncertain whether these restrictions persisted into 2024.

The indicator "7.2.4 - Government Internet shut down in practice" of the V-Dem Dataset, which measures whether the government has the technical capacity to actively make internet service cease, thus interrupting domestic access to the internet or whether the government has decided to do so, has a score of 3 in Lebanon for the year 2024. This corresponds to "Rarely but there have been a few occasions throughout the year when the government shut down domestic access to Internet."

Art. 95 of the Law on Electronic Transactions and Personal Data requires that, unless falling under the exemptions listed in Art. 94, any person or entity intending to collect and process personal data must notify the Ministry of Economy and Trade through a permit issued upon receipt. The exemptions apply to cases where the data subjects are members or affiliates of institutions, commercial companies, trade unions, associations, or self-employed professionals, provided the processing is limited to what is necessary for the lawful exercise of their activities; similar provisions apply to data concerning clients or customers of these entities. Processing is also permitted where the data subject has given prior consent, unless restricted by law. Art. 97 sets out licensing requirements for processing personal data in sensitive areas, including matters of national security, which require a joint decision by the Minister of National Defence and the Minister of the Interior and Municipalities; criminal offences and judicial proceedings, which fall under the authority of the Minister of Justice; and data relating to health, genetic identity, or sexual life, which must be authorised by the Minister of Public Health.

It is reported that there is a lack of transparency regarding the legal framework applicable to online news websites in Lebanon. The Press Law, which is specifically designed to regulate print media, does not readily extend to digital platforms. Likewise, the Audiovisual Media Law governs broadcasting and is not intended to apply to online media. Yet, there are reports that the National Council for Audiovisual Media has invited online news websites and blogs to register with the Council.

According to Art. 2 of Law No. 1 of 1955, the entry, exchange, or trade of any Israeli goods, commodities, or products into Lebanon is prohibited. Goods and commodities manufactured in Israel, or those incorporating any component of Israeli origin, are deemed to be Israeli goods, whether imported directly or indirectly from Israel. Similarly, goods and products reshipped from Israel, or manufactured outside Israel for export on behalf of Israel, are also considered Israeli goods.

According to Art. 252 of Decree No. 126 of 1959, the import of wireless transmission devices, or devices capable of both transmitting and receiving signals, along with their accessories, is prohibited unless specifically authorised for installation and use.
Pursuant to the "Statement of the Procedure for Licensing the Import of Communications Devices and Equipment, including the Approval of the Customs Declaration", the Minister of Communications may, by decree, issue annual licences for the importation and sale all communications devices and equipment intended for connection to communications networks or for public use. Such import licences are granted, in accordance with applicable legal procedures, to entities duly authorised to provide communications services or to companies and institutions engaged in the trade of communications equipment.

It is reported that Lebanon’s customs administration faces severe structural and operational deficiencies, with staffing critically inadequate, organisational models outdated and core information technology systems nearing collapse. The Lebanese Customs Administration operates under the Customs Law currently in force (1984, amended in 2001), which provides for modern features such as risk management, paperless declarations, pre-arrival information, summary declarations upon arrival, and appeals. However, these provisions remain unimplemented. It is further reported that the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) is almost inoperative, as the Customs IT Centre possesses only a single obsolete server and lacks qualified personnel to maintain or develop system functionalities. In addition, customs personnel work on a significantly reduced schedule because budgetary constraints make full-time employment financially unfeasible.

According to Art. 1 of Law No. 1 of 1955, it is prohibited for any natural or legal person to enter into an agreement, either directly or through an intermediary, with entities or individuals residing in Israel, holding Israeli nationality, or acting on behalf of or for the benefit of Israel, when such agreements concern commercial transactions, financial operations, or any other dealings of any kind. This prohibition applies horizontally across all sectors of the economy, including the export of goods or services to Israel. In addition, under Art. 4 of the law, the Council of Ministers is mandated to take the necessary measures to prevent the export of goods that are proven to be re-exported to Israel by the importing country.

Under the Type Approval Regulation, products are classified into four RTTE categories. Under Art. 22, products falling within class 0 are subject only to a self-declaration scheme. Under Arts. 23-25, products in classes 1, 2, and 3 are subject to different third-party assessment procedures for each class. Appendix A presents the product classifications.

A basic legal framework on intermediary liability for copyright infringement is absent in Lebanon's law and jurisprudence. Nevertheless, Arts. 69 and 70 of Law No. 81 of 10 October 2018 on Electronic Transactions and Personal Data stipulate that network service providers are not bound to monitor information, and must promptly remove or block access to information they send or store temporarily upon the sender’s request or pursuant to a decision issued by a competent court, under penalty of law. Similarly, data hosts are required to remove or disable access to such information immediately once they become aware of its unlawful nature.

Lebanon has not signed the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Performances and Phonograms Treaty.

Lebanon lacks a comprehensive framework in place that provides effective protection of trade secrets, but there are limited measures addressing some issues related to them.
Art. 47 of the Patent Law penalises anyone who, by virtue of their position or profession, unlawfully discloses or uses secret industrial or commercial information for personal or third-party benefit. The article applies when the information was lawfully acquired, derives its value from being secret, and the owner has taken measures to maintain its secrecy.
Moreover, Art. 579 of the Lebanon Penal Code penalises with up to one year's imprisonment and a fine of up to 400,000 liras anyone who, by virtue of their position or profession, discloses or misuses a commercial secret without legitimate reason, if the act may cause harm.

Pursuant to Art. 36.2 of the Telecommunication Law, service providers are required to make their infrastructure facilities available to other providers upon request, in accordance with written agreements duly notified to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). Requests for shared use of infrastructure may not be refused except for valid and substantiated reasons, which must be provided in writing.