Zimbabwe’s Cyber and Data Protection Act (CDPA)
Also known as: act no. 5 of 2021, cdpa, chapter 12:07, cyber and data protection act, zimbabwe data protection law
In plain language
The Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07] is Zimbabwe’s primary data-protection statute. It establishes core rules for processing personal information, identifies POTRAZ as the Data Protection Authority and addresses security, individual rights, controller and processor duties, cross-border transfers and offences. Regulations and POTRAZ guidance add important operational detail.
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The Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07] is Zimbabwe’s primary data-protection statute. It establishes core rules for processing personal information, identifies POTRAZ as the Data Protection Authority and addresses security, individual rights, controller and processor duties, cross-border transfers and offences. Regulations and POTRAZ guidance add important operational detail.
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