Rwanda: Data localisation requirement in Utilities Regulatory Authority's Regulations No. 001/R/TD-ICS/RURA/016 Governing Telecom Network Security in Rwanda
Progress
Current status
in force
03 Dec 2016 in force
02 Jun 2016 in grace period
Scope
Implementers
Rwanda
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data localisation requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority's Regulations No. 001/R/TD-ICS/RURA/016 Governing Telecom Network Security in Rwanda including data localisation requirement entered into force
On 3 December 2016, Regulations No. 001/R/TD-ICS/RURA/016 Governing Telecom Network Security in Rwanda entered into force. Existing licensees were required to comply with these regulations within six months of the signing date (i.e., by 2 December 2…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority's Regulations No. 001/R/TD-ICS/RURA/016 Governing Telecom Network Security in Rwanda including data localisation requirement entered into force with grace period
On 2 June 2016, Regulations No. 001/R/TD-ICS/RURA/016 Governing Telecom Network Security in Rwanda entered into force with a grace period. Existing licensees are required to comply with these regulations within six months of the signing date. These …
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
in force with grace period
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body