Somalia — Country Profile

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02 MAR 2024 · Other

Somalia DPA Guidance on Data Protection Regulation Implementation

On 3 February 2024, the Data Protection Authority (DPA) of Somalia published the Guidance on Data Protection Regulation Implementation. The Guidance provides concrete advice and practical steps which organisations can take to ensure compliance with Somalia's Data Protection Regulation. For example, the Guidance suggests raising awareness within the organisation, creating a data inventory, carrying out a risk evaluation, and developing a roadmap. The Guidance also explains key terms and obliga...

✓ OfficialNational Strategydpa.gov.so ↗
02 MAR 2024 · Other

Somalia DPA Guidance on Data Protection Act 2023

On 3 February 2024, the Data Protection Authority (DPA) of Somalia published the Guidance on the Data Protection Act 2023. The Guidance sets out the contents, scope, key definitions, and obligations under the Act. Further, the Guidance explains the various data subject rights under the Act and sets out the contents of impact assessments.

✓ OfficialNational Strategydpa.gov.so ↗
24 FEB 2024 · Executive Order

Establishment of Data Protection Authority of Somalia

On 24 February 2024, Somalia's Data Protection Authority (DPA) was officially inaugurated. The role of the DPA will be to oversee the implementation and enforcement of the Data Protection Act, which was passed in March 2023. Further, the DPA will be responsible for formulating national regulations related to data protection and privacy.

✓ OfficialNational Strategy