Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act (2019)
The Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019 regulates the collection, processing, and storage of personal data in Uganda. It establishes the Personal Data Protection Office, defines data subject rights, sets obligations for data controllers and processors, and provides for cross-border data transfer restrictions. Applies to all persons who collect, process, hold, or use personal data within Uganda.
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Framework Domains (5)
Offenses and Penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UGA-13 | Unlawful Obtaining or Disclosure |
| UGA-14 | Unlawful Destruction or Alteration |
| UGA-15 | Unauthorized Sale of Data |
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 — Principles of Data Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UGA-3 | Accountability Principle |
| UGA-4 | Fairness and Lawfulness |
| UGA-5 | Purpose Limitation and Minimization |
Part III — Data Collection and Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UGA-10 | Sensitive Personal Data Prohibition |
| UGA-6 | Personal Data Protection Office |
| UGA-7 | Data Protection Officer |
| UGA-8 | Consent Requirements |
| UGA-9 | Children's Data (Section on minors) |
Protection of Privacy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UGA-11 | Protection of Privacy |
| UGA-12 | Rights of Data Subjects |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act (2019)?
Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act (2019) is a compliance framework from Uganda with 5 domains and 26 controls. The Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019 regulates the collection, processing, and storage of personal data in Uganda. It establishes the Personal Data Protection Office, defines data subject rights, sets obligations for data controllers and processors, and provides for cross-border data transfer restrictions. Applies to all persons who collect, process, hold, or use personal data within Uganda. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act (2019) have?
Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act (2019) has 26 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Part I — Preliminary (13 controls), Part III — Data Collection and Processing (5 controls), Offenses and Penalties (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act (2019) map to?
Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act (2019) maps to 569 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Angola Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 22/11) (50% coverage), FAA Cybersecurity Framework for Aviation (50% coverage), MiFID II / MiFIR (50% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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