Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (Draft)
Tanzania's Personal Data Protection legislation establishes a framework for the protection of personal data, regulating the collection, processing, storage, and transfer of personal data. It establishes individual rights, data processor obligations, and enforcement mechanisms. Builds on the Electronic and Postal Communications Act (EPOCA) and the Cybercrimes Act.
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Framework Domains (7)
Part I - Preliminary Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 1 | Short Title and Commencement |
| Sec. 2 | Interpretation |
| Sec. 3 | Scope and Application |
| Sec. 4 | Exemptions |
Part II - Personal Data Protection Commission
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 5 | Functions and Duties of Authority |
| Sec. 6 | Establishment of the Commission |
| Sec. 7 | Responsibilities of Organisation |
| Sec. 8 | Functions of the Commission |
Part III - Registration of Controllers and Processors
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 14 | Collection Without Consent |
| Sec. 15 | Duty to Register |
| Sec. 16 | Registration Application |
Part IV - Principles of Data Collection and Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 23 | Storage Limitation |
| Sec. 24 | Integrity and Confidentiality |
| Sec. 25 | Interpretation |
| Sec. 26 | Notifiable Data Breaches |
| Sec. 28 | Duty to Notify |
Part V - Transfer of Personal Data Outside Tanzania
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 31 | Unauthorised Disclosure |
| Sec. 32 | Right of Access |
Part VI - Rights of Data Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 33 | Unauthorised Re-identification |
| Sec. 34 | Right to Rectification |
| Sec. 35 | Security of Processing |
| Sec. 36 | Right to Erasure |
Part VII - Offences, Penalties and Miscellaneous
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 51 | Exemptions |
| Sec. 52 | Data Protection Officer |
| Sec. 58 | Administrative Offences |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (Draft)?
Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (Draft) is a compliance framework from Tanzania with 7 domains and 25 controls. Tanzania's Personal Data Protection legislation establishes a framework for the protection of personal data, regulating the collection, processing, storage, and transfer of personal data. It establishes individual rights, data processor obligations, and enforcement mechanisms. Builds on the Electronic and Postal Communications Act (EPOCA) and the Cybercrimes Act. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (Draft) have?
Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (Draft) has 25 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Part IV - Principles of Data Collection and Processing (5 controls), Part I - Preliminary Provisions (4 controls), Part II - Personal Data Protection Commission (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (Draft) map to?
Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (Draft) maps to 574 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR) (60% coverage), Bosnia and Herzegovina Law on Protection of Personal Data (2006, amended 2011) (60% coverage), Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014) (60% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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