Activity Tracker

The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.

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33 events advancing 12 policy or regulatory changes:
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Establishment of Data Protection Authority of Somalia

Latest event Date: 2024-02-24 order implementation

Established Data Protection Authority of Somalia

On 24 February 2024, Somalia's Data Protection Authority (DPA) was officially inaugurated. The role of the DPA will be to oversee the implementation and enforcement of the Data Protection Act, which was passed in March 2023. Further, the DPA will be…

Implementer
Somalia
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection authority governance
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Pall Mall Process on Tackling the Proliferation and Irresponsible Use of Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities

Latest event Date: 2024-02-06 declaration adoption

Published Declaration on Pall Mall Process on Tackling the Proliferation and Irresponsible Use of Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities

On 6 February 2024, a collaborative statement involving multiple countries and endorsed by technological companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Meta was released. This joint declaration underscored the imperative for enhanced measures to address t…

Implementer
African Union
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Somalia DPA Guidance on Data Protection Act 2023

Latest event Date: 2024-02-03 outline adoption

Publish Somalia DPA Guidance on Data Protection Act 2023

On 3 February 2024, the Data Protection Authority (DPA) of Somalia published the Guidance on the Data Protection Act 2023. The Guidance sets out the contents, scope, key definitions, and obligations under the Act. Further, the Guidance explains the …

Implementer
Somalia
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Somalia DPA Guidance on Data Protection Regulation Implementation

Latest event Date: 2024-02-03 outline adoption

Published Somalia DPA Guidance on Data Protection Regulation Implementation

On 3 February 2024, the Data Protection Authority (DPA) of Somalia published the Guidance on Data Protection Regulation Implementation. The Guidance provides concrete advice and practical steps which organisations can take to ensure compliance with …

Implementer
Somalia
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information

Latest event Date: 2023-11-06 outline adoption

UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information

On 6 November 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) published guidelines for the governance of social media platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information. The report emphasis…

Implementer
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Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity N/A
in force

Business Registration Requirement in Data Protection Act 2023

Latest event Date: 2023-03-23 law implementation

Implemented Data Protection Act 2023 including business registration requirement

On 23 March 2023, the Data Protection Act 2023 was implemented following its publication in the Official Bulletin. The Act contains a business registration requirement for data controllers of major importance, which are those operating within Somali…

Implementer
Somalia
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Business registration requirement
Economic activity cross-cutting
in force

Cross-border Data Transfer Regulation in Data Protection Act 2023

Latest event Date: 2023-03-23 law implementation

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 mechanisms for cross-border data transfers. In general, transfers may be made to countries which afford an adequat…

Implementer
Somalia
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
in force

Cybersecurity Regulation in Data Protection Act 2023

Latest event Date: 2023-03-23 law implementation

Implemented Data Protection Act 2023 including cybersecurity regulation

On 23 March 2023, the Data Protection Act 2023 was implemented following its publication in the Official Bulletin. The Act sets out cybersecurity requirements for data controllers, requiring them to take appropriate technical and organisational meas…

Implementer
Somalia
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
in force

Data Protection Regulation in Data Protection Act 2023

Latest event Date: 2023-03-23 law implementation

Implemented Data Protection Act 2023 including data protection regulation

On 23 March 2023, the Data Protection Act 2023 was implemented following its publication in the Official Bulletin. The Act establishes general principles and legal bases for the processing of personal data, such as valid consent of the data subject,…

Implementer
Somalia
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
in force

Data Protection Authority Governance in Data Protection Act 2023

Latest event Date: 2023-03-23 law implementation

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…

Implementer
Somalia
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection authority governance
Economic activity cross-cutting
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