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Privacy Protection Act (A6309) entered into force with grace period

On 12 January 2026, the Privacy Protection Act (A6309) entered into force, with certain provisions regarding health care facilities subject to a grace period. The Act restricts government entities from collecting personal data such as immigration st…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Government access to data
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2026-01-02
under deliberation

On 2 January 2026, the Privacy Protection Act (A6309) was introduced to the General Assembly to pro…

2026-01-12
in grace period

On 12 January 2026, the Privacy Protection Act (A6309) entered into force, with certain provisions …

2027-02-01
in force

On 1 February 2027, Section 6 of the Privacy Protection Act (A6309) enters into force, regulating t…