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Rwanda: Data transfer regulation in Law No. 058/2021 relating to the protection of personal data and privacy

Progress

Current status
in force
15 Oct 2021 in force
13 Oct 2021 adopted

Scope

Implementers
Rwanda
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

15 Oct 2021
in force

Implemented Law No. 058/2021 relating to the protection of personal data and privacy, including data transfer regulation

On 15 October 2021, Law No. 058/2021, relating to the protection of personal data and privacy, entered into force. Personal data may be transferred outside Rwanda if authorised by the supervisory authority with appropriate safeguards or if specific …

Source
Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
13 Oct 2021
adopted

Signed Law No. 058/2021 relating to the protection of personal data and privacy, including data transfer regulation

On 13 October 2021, Law No. 058/2021, relating to the protection of personal data and privacy, was signed. Personal data may be transferred outside Rwanda if authorised by the supervisory authority with appropriate safeguards or if specific conditio…

Source
Event type law
Action type signing
Government branch executive
Government body central government

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