Pakistan Personal Data Protection Bill 2023
The Pakistan Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 establishes a framework for personal data protection in Pakistan. It creates the National Commission for Personal Data Protection as the regulatory authority. The Bill covers data processing principles, individual rights, cross-border transfers, and penalties. While still progressing through legislative process, it signals Pakistan's move toward comprehensive data protection aligned with international standards.
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Framework Domains (6)
Chapter I - Preliminary
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Cl. 1 | Short Title, Extent, and Commencement |
| Cl. 2 | Definitions |
| Cl. 3 | Scope and Application |
Chapter II - Obligations of Data Controllers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Cl. 4 | Data Processing Principles |
| Cl. 5 | Consent Requirements |
| Cl. 6 | Purpose Limitation |
| Cl. 7 | Data Minimization |
| Cl. 8 | Data Security Measures |
Chapter III - Rights of Data Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Consent Requirements |
| Art. 11 | Consent Revocation |
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
| Art. 22 | Suspension and Revocation |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 26 | Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
| Cl. 10 | Right to Correction |
| Cl. 11 | Right to Erasure |
| Cl. 12 | Right to Data Portability |
| Cl. 9 | Right to Access |
Chapter IV - Cross-Border Data Transfer
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Cl. 13 | Transfer Conditions |
| Cl. 14 | Data Localization Requirements |
| Cl. 15 | Adequacy Determination |
Chapter V - National Commission for Personal Data Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Cl. 16 | Establishment of the NCPDP |
| Cl. 17 | Functions of the Commission |
| Cl. 18 | Powers of the Commission |
Chapter VI - Offences and Penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Cl. 19 | Data Breach Notification |
| Cl. 20 | Offences |
| Cl. 21 | Penalties |
| Cl. 22 | Complaints and Appeals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pakistan Personal Data Protection Bill 2023?
Pakistan Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 is a compliance framework from Pakistan with 6 domains and 30 controls. The Pakistan Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 establishes a framework for personal data protection in Pakistan. It creates the National Commission for Personal Data Protection as the regulatory authority. The Bill covers data processing principles, individual rights, cross-border transfers, and penalties. While still progressing through legislative process, it signals Pakistan's move toward comprehensive data protection aligned with international standards. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Pakistan Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 have?
Pakistan Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 has 30 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Chapter III - Rights of Data Subjects (12 controls), Chapter II - Obligations of Data Controllers (5 controls), Chapter VI - Offences and Penalties (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Pakistan Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 map to?
Pakistan Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 maps to 610 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Chile Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 21.719) (40% coverage), Serbia Law on Personal Data Protection (2018) (40% coverage), EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) (40% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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