Rwanda: Data localisation requirements 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
Data localisation requirement
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 localisation requirements
On 15 October 2021, Law No. 058/2021, relating to the protection of personal data and privacy, entered into force. The Act specifies that personal data must be stored in Rwanda. Storing data abroad is allowed if the data controller or processor obta…
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 localisation requirements
On 13 October 2021, Law No. 058/2021, relating to the protection of personal data and privacy, was signed. The Act specifies that personal data must be stored in Rwanda. However, storing data abroad is allowed if the data controller or processor obt…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
signing
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government