Somalia: Data Protection Authority Governance in Data Protection Act 2023
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Implemented Data Protection Act 2023 including data protection authority governance
On 23 March 2023, the Data Protection Act 2023 was implemented following its publication in the Official Bulletin. The Act establishes a Data Protection Authority (DPA) to promote the protection of personal data and oversee the implementation and en…
SourceSigned Data Protection Act 2023 including data protection authority governance
On 22 March 2023, the President of Somalia signed the Data Protection Act 2023. The Act establishes a Data Protection Authority (DPA) to promote the protection of personal data and oversee the implementation and enforcement of the law across all eco…
SourceAdopted Data Protection Act 2023 including data protection authority governance
On 16 March 2023, the Upper House of Somalia adopted the Data Protection Act 2023. The Act, which establishes a Data Protection Authority (DPA) to oversee the implementation and enforcement of the law, will enter into force on the day of its publica…
SourcePassed Data Protection Act 2023 including data protection authority governance
On 9 March 2023, the Lower House of Somalia passed the Data Protection Act 2023. The Act establishes a Data Protection Authority (DPA) whose function is to promote the protection of personal data and oversee the implementation and enforcement of the…
SourceIntroduced Data Protection Act 2023 including data protection authority governance
On 9 February 2023, the President of Somalia introduced the Data Protection Act 2023 to the Lower House. The Act aims to establish a Data Protection Authority (DPA) to promote the protection of personal data and oversee the implementation and enforc…
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