Zambia Data Protection Act (2021)
The Zambia Data Protection Act No. 3 of 2021 establishes a comprehensive legal framework for data protection in Zambia. It creates the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, establishes data processing principles, provides data subject rights, and regulates cross-border data transfers. Applies to processing of personal data by data controllers and processors within Zambia or processing data of persons in Zambia.
Zambia Data Protection Act (2021) is a compliance framework from Zambia with 5 domains and 5 controls. The largest domains are Breach (1 controls), Governance (1 controls), Rights (1 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (5)
Breach
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZAMBIA-5 | Breach and Enforcement |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZAMBIA-4 | DPO and Governance |
Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZAMBIA-2 | Rights and Notice |
Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZAMBIA-1 | Scope and Lawful Basis |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZAMBIA-3 | Security and Cross-Border |
What is Zambia Data Protection Act (2021) and who does it apply to?
Zambia Data Protection Act (2021) is a compliance framework from Zambia with 5 domains and 5 controls. The Zambia Data Protection Act No. 3 of 2021 establishes a comprehensive legal framework for data protection in Zambia. It creates the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, establishes data processing principles, provides data subject rights, and regulates cross-border data transfers. Applies to processing of personal data by data controllers and processors within Zambia or processing data of persons in Zambia. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does Zambia Data Protection Act (2021) actually require?
Zambia Data Protection Act (2021) has 5 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Breach (1 controls), Governance (1 controls), Rights (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of Zambia Data Protection Act (2021) do I already cover?
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