It is reported that the de minimis threshold, defined as the minimum value of goods below which customs authorities do not levy duties, is JD 100 (approx. USD 140). This amount is below the USD 200 threshold recommended by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

It is reported that foreign applicants are permitted to register ".jo" and ".com.jo" domain names in their own name, provided that they appoint a local administrative contact. In addition, the domain name must correspond either to the applicant’s company name or to a registered trademark from any jurisdiction.

Art. 49 of Law No. 8 stipulates that electronic publications – which publish news, press reports, press releases and comments relevant to the domestic or external affairs of Jordan – must be registered and licensed with the Media Commission, which was previously named the Press and Publications Department. The registration and licence requirements apply to all electronic publications irrespective of their location of operation. Electronic publications owned by individuals who reside outside Jordan or who have administrative offices outside Jordan are also subject to the provisions. In addition, one of the requirements for a general news site to obtain a license is to have an editor-in-chief who has been a member of the Jordan Press Association (JPA) for at least four years (Art. 23/A/1). On the other hand, Art. No. 13/A requires that to grant a license to issue a press or specialised publication, it must be registered as a company in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Law in force. In 2019, 45 news sites were blocked after failing to obtain licenses - however, many of these sites have since successfully applied for licenses, and their access has been restored.

The "Regulation Regulating the Transportation of Passengers through Smart Applications No. 9 of 2018" and the "Instructions Regulating the Transportation of Passengers through Smart Applications of 2018" established a comprehensive legal framework facilitating the full licensing and registration of ride-hailing platforms.

In December 2022, Jordanian authorities imposed a ban on the social media platform TikTok, citing its alleged misuse for disseminating content that incited violence and public disorder. The decision was publicly announced through an official communication from the Public Security Directorate (PSD) on its Facebook page, wherein the Cybercrime Unit indicated it would monitor social media platforms. Although initially presented as a temporary measure, the restriction has remained in place. As of 2024, TikTok continues to be inaccessible in Jordan, with government officials asserting that the platform's reinstatement is contingent upon its compliance with national content moderation standards.

According to Art. 6 of the Commercial Agents and Intermediaries Law No. 28/2001, foreign firms should import goods by appointing an agent registered in Jordan. The agent may be a branch office or a wholly-owned subsidiary of a foreign firm. The agent’s connection to the foreign company must be direct, without a sub-agent or intermediary.

It is reported that technical standards (Jordan Quality Mark) are published in the Jordan Official Gazette in hard copy only and are registered in the Jordan Quality Mark database. Businesses need to purchase from the Jordan Standards and Metrology Organisation (JMSO) for the Jordan Official Gazette as well as a disk with the Jordan Quality Mark database.

It is reported that the conformity assessment procedures for EMC/EMI employed in Jordan consist of a process whereby the supplier or manufacturer declares that the equipment complies with the applicable technical and administrative requirements. The equipment is tested by a laboratory accredited by the regulatory authority and the supplier registers the equipment with the regulator.

Law No. 24 provides a comprehensive regime of data protection in Jordan. The provisions of the Law are applicable to any personal and sensitive information processing of natural persons, whether such data was collected or processed before or after the effectiveness of the Law within Jordan, and apply to controllers who are also based outside of Jordan. The Law also applies to both domestic and international data transfers. In addition, the Law outlines several rights for individuals, namely the right to be informed, to access and obtain held data by the data controller, to object and withdraw consent, to correct, amend, add or update data, to restrict data processing, to be forgotten, to ensure data is erased, and to data portability. Furthermore, the Law includes obligations regarding the notification of data infringements and breaches to individuals.

The Instructions of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing For Electronic Payments and Money Transfer Companies No. 12/2018, issued under the Payment and Transfer of Money Regulation No. 111/2017, introduces a data retention requirement of five years for transaction data and system logs (Art. 13).

Art. 11.a of the Personal Data Protection Law provides that the controller shall be committed to appointing a DPO in the following instances:
- If the main business of the controller is the processing of personal data;
- They process sensitive personal data;
- They process the personal data of natural individuals who do not have legal capacity;
- Processing includes financial information;
- The responsible person transfers personal data outside Jordan;
- Any other case for which the Council decides to oblige the controller to appoint a DPO.
Pursuant to Art. 11.b.2 of the Personal Data Protection Law, one of the duties of the controller is to carry out a periodic assessment and evaluation of the database, data processing systems, and systems, preserving the security and safety of data. The controller must document the outcomes of such assessment, issue the necessary recommendations for protecting the data, and implement such recommendations alongside monitoring procedures adopted for protecting data and documenting compliance with the law and relevant legislation.

Art. 5 of the Regulation Regulating the Transportation of Passengers through Smart Applications provides that the Land Transport Regulatory Commission has the discretion to request from an operator of ride-hailing apps the information it holds in its database, specifically relating to the service provider, the vehicle, the passenger and ride.
It is reported that as a result of this regulation, the Ministry of Transportation, as well as judicial and security bodies, can access the companies’ servers and databases without a court order.

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

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

Jordan’s SIM registration framework mandates that mobile network operators collect and retain users’ personal data alongside verifiable proof of identity. In addition, it is reported that the regulatory regime stipulates the implementation of biometric authentication procedures, specifically requiring the capture of fingerprints.