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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…