Rwanda: Data protection regulation in Law No. 058/2021 relating to the protection of personal data and privacy
Progress
Current status
in grace period
15 Oct 2021 in force
13 Oct 2021 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Rwanda
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented Law No. 058/2021 relating to the protection of personal data and privacy including data protection regulation
On 15 October 2021, Law No. 058/2021, relating to the protection of personal data and privacy, entered into force. The law applies to data controllers, processors, and third parties involved in automated and manual data processing. It establishes re…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Signed Law No. 058/2021 relating to the protection of personal data and privacy including data protection regulation
On 13 October 2021, Law No. 058/2021, relating to the protection of personal data and privacy, was signed. The law applies to data controllers, processors, and third parties involved in automated and manual data processing. It establishes requiremen…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
signing
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government