Botswana Data Protection Act (2024)
The Botswana Data Protection Act provides a comprehensive framework for the protection of personal data in Botswana. It establishes data protection principles, individual rights, obligations for data controllers and processors, and provisions for cross-border data transfers. Creates the Data Protection Commissioner to oversee implementation and enforcement.
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Framework Domains (8)
Part I — Preliminary
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Sec. 1 | Short Title and Commencement |
| Sec. 2 | Interpretation |
| Sec. 3 | Scope and Application |
| Sec. 4 | Exemptions |
| UGA-1 | Application |
| UGA-2 | Interpretation |
| ZWE-1 | Objectives (Section 2) |
| ZWE-2 | Definitions (Section 3) |
| ZWE-3 | Application (Section 4) |
Part II — Information and Data Protection Commission
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 10 | Powers of the Commission |
| Sec. 12 | Independence |
| Sec. 13 | Appointment of Commissioner |
| Sec. 6 | Establishment of the Commission |
| Sec. 8 | Functions of the Commission |
Part III — Registration of Data Controllers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 15 | Duty to Register |
| Sec. 16 | Registration Application |
| Sec. 17 | Certificate of Registration |
Part IV — Principles of Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 19 | Lawful, Fair and Transparent Processing |
| Sec. 20 | Purpose Limitation |
| Sec. 21 | Data Minimisation |
| Sec. 22 | Accuracy |
| Sec. 23 | Storage Limitation |
| Sec. 24 | Integrity and Confidentiality |
Part V — Rights of Data Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 30 | Right to Information |
| Sec. 32 | Right of Access |
| Sec. 34 | Right to Rectification |
| Sec. 36 | Right to Erasure |
| Sec. 38 | Right to Data Portability |
| Sec. 40 | Right to Object |
| Sec. 42 | Automated Decision-Making |
Part VI — Controller and Processor Obligations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 50 | Data Protection Impact Assessment |
| Sec. 52 | Data Protection Officer |
| Sec. 55 | Data Breach Notification |
| Sec. 60 | Records of Processing Activities |
Part VII — Cross-Border Data Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 74 | Prohibition on Transfers |
| Sec. 75 | Adequate Level of Protection |
| Sec. 76 | Appropriate Safeguards |
Part VIII — Enforcement, Remedies and Penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 80 | Complaints |
| Sec. 82 | Administrative Fines |
| Sec. 85 | Criminal Offences |
| Sec. 88 | Right to Compensation |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Botswana Data Protection Act (2024)?
Botswana Data Protection Act (2024) is a compliance framework from Botswana with 8 domains and 45 controls. The Botswana Data Protection Act provides a comprehensive framework for the protection of personal data in Botswana. It establishes data protection principles, individual rights, obligations for data controllers and processors, and provisions for cross-border data transfers. Creates the Data Protection Commissioner to oversee implementation and enforcement. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Botswana Data Protection Act (2024) have?
Botswana Data Protection Act (2024) has 45 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Part I — Preliminary (13 controls), Part V — Rights of Data Subjects (7 controls), Part IV — Principles of Processing (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Botswana Data Protection Act (2024) map to?
Botswana Data Protection Act (2024) maps to 613 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14) (44% coverage), Barbados Data Protection Act 2019 (44% coverage), Pakistan Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 (44% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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