Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021)
Zimbabwe's Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07] (Act No. 5 of 2021; not the 'Chapter 11:22' of the old record) and the 2024 licensing and DPO regulations (S.I. 155 of 2024): consent-based processing, strict rules for sensitive, genetic, biometric and health data, controller duties including 24-hour breach notification and notification of processing to POTRAZ, transfer adequacy, tiered annual data controller licences and mandatory certified DPOs, with criminal penalties. 30 leaves read against the Act and regulations.
Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021) is a compliance framework from Zimbabwe with 5 domains and 30 controls that map to 1 other frameworks. The largest domains are Controller obligations, DPOs, security and breaches (S.I. 155 of 2024) – Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021) (7 controls), Data subject rights, transfers, codes and whistleblowing (Act Parts V to X) – Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021) (7 controls), Duties of data controllers and processors (Act Part V) – Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021) (7 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (5)
Controller obligations, DPOs, security and breaches (S.I. 155 of 2024) – Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::r.10 | Further controller obligations |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::r.10(5) | Children's data |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::r.12 | Appointment of a data protection officer |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::r.13 | DPO qualifications and certification |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::r.14 | Functions of the data protection officer |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::r.16 | Security of data |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::r.17 | Personal data breach reporting |
Data subject rights, transfers, codes and whistleblowing (Act Parts V to X) – Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.14 | Rights of data subjects |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.25 | Automated decisions |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.26-27 | Children and incapacitated data subjects |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.28-29 | Cross-border transfers |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.30 | Codes of conduct |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.31 | Whistleblowing systems |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.33 | Offences and penalties |
Duties of data controllers and processors (Act Part V) – Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.13 | Duties of data controllers and processors |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.15-16 | Information to data subjects |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.17-18 | Processing on instructions and security of processing |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.19 | Security breach notification to the Authority |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.20-21 | Notification of processing to the Authority and DPO appointment |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.22-23 | Prior authorisation and the public register |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.24 | Accountability |
Licensing of data controllers (S.I. 155 of 2024) – Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::r.3-4 | Data controller licence required |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::r.5-6 | Licence tiers, validity and renewal |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::r.8-9 | Exemptions and the register of controllers |
Scope and processing rules (Act Parts I, III and IV) – Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.10 | Consent and other grounds for ordinary personal information |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.11 | Sensitive data |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.12 | Genetic, biometric and health data |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.4 | Application and local representative |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.7 | Quality of data |
| zimbabwe-data-protection-act-2021::s.8-9 | Necessity, fairness and purpose limitation |
Maps to 1 other framework
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The Compliance Position Diagnostic, $5,000 fixed, ten business daysWhat is Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021) and who does it apply to?
Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021) is a compliance framework from Zimbabwe with 5 domains and 30 controls. Zimbabwe's Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07] (Act No. 5 of 2021; not the 'Chapter 11:22' of the old record) and the 2024 licensing and DPO regulations (S.I. 155 of 2024): consent-based processing, strict rules for sensitive, genetic, biometric and health data, controller duties including 24-hour breach notification and notification of processing to POTRAZ, transfer adequacy, tiered annual data controller licences and mandatory certified DPOs, with criminal penalties. 30 leaves read against the Act and regulations. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021) actually require?
Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021) has 30 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Controller obligations, DPOs, security and breaches (S.I. 155 of 2024) – Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021) (7 controls), Data subject rights, transfers, codes and whistleblowing (Act Parts V to X) – Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021) (7 controls), Duties of data controllers and processors (Act Part V) – Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021) (7 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021) do I already cover?
Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021) maps to 1 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are GDPR (35% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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