30 NOV 2022 · Law / Act

Establishment of Data Protection Supervisory Authority in Data Protection Act, 2021

On 30 November 2022, the Namibian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) closed its public consultation on the draft Data Protection Bill. The Bill aims to establish a "Data Protection Supervisory Authority" and define its respective responsibilities and functions. Further, the Bill also regulates the Authority's power to issue sectoral codes of conduct. Finally, the Bill sets out the Authority's jurisdiction over enforcement of the Bill's other provisions.

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30 NOV 2022 · Law / Act

Data protection obligations in Data Protection Act, 2021

On 30 November 2022, the Namibian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) closed its public consultation on the draft Data Protection Bill including data protection obligations. The Bill sets out data protection obligations of data controllers and processors concerning the personal data of both individuals and children. The Bill also defines data subject rights, including the right to be informed about data collection and the rights to access and correct personal data. Fur...

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30 NOV 2022 · Law / Act

Cybersecurity regulation in Data Protection Act, 2021

On 30 November 2022, the Namibian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) closed its public consultation on the draft Data Protection Bill including cybersecurity regulation. The Bill would oblige data controllers to take appropriate and reasonable measures to prevent the loss of or unauthorised access to personal data in its possession, including continual risk assessment and the implementation of safeguards. Furthermore, the Bill would require data controllers to ensure ...

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