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Zambia Personal Data Protection Law

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Maximum Fine
ZMW 450,000
Scope
National
Regulator
Data Protection Commissioner
Status
Active

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Overview

Zambia's Personal Data Protection Law establishes requirements for the protection of personal data and individual privacy rights.

Key Facts

  • National data protection law
  • Enforced by Data Protection Commissioner
  • Registration requirements
  • Security measures mandatory
  • Rights protection framework

Key Principles

Lawful Processing

Requirements for lawful data processing.

Requirements

  • Legal basis required
  • Purpose specification
  • Data minimization
  • Storage limitation
  • Processing restrictions

Examples

  • Legal documentation
  • Purpose records
  • Processing logs
  • Storage policies

Transparency

Requirements for transparent processing.

Requirements

  • Clear information
  • Processing disclosure
  • Rights notification
  • Contact details
  • Purpose explanation

Examples

  • Privacy notices
  • Information documents
  • Rights communications
  • Contact procedures

Security Measures

Required security measures.

Requirements

  • Technical measures
  • Organizational controls
  • Access restrictions
  • Security policies
  • Incident handling

Examples

  • Security protocols
  • Access controls
  • Policy documents
  • Incident procedures

Compliance Requirements

Registration Requirements

Requirements for registering with authorities.

Implementation Steps

  • Identify requirements
  • Prepare documentation
  • Submit registration
  • Maintain records
  • Update as needed

Required Documentation

  • Registration forms
  • Required documents
  • Record maintenance
  • Update procedures
  • Compliance logs

Data Protection Measures

Required measures for protecting personal data.

Implementation Steps

  • Implement security
  • Train personnel
  • Monitor systems
  • Document procedures
  • Regular reviews

Required Documentation

  • Security policies
  • Training materials
  • Monitoring logs
  • Procedure documents
  • Review reports

Rights Management

Procedures for handling data subject rights.

Implementation Steps

  • Establish procedures
  • Implement systems
  • Train staff
  • Document requests
  • Monitor compliance

Required Documentation

  • Rights procedures
  • Response templates
  • Training materials
  • Request logs
  • Compliance records

Enforcement & Penalties

Authority Enforcement

Enforcement by the Data Protection Commissioner.

Penalty Categories

Administrative Fines
Up to ZMW 450,000
For serious violations
Corrective Measures
Varies
Including orders and suspensions

Example Cases

Registration Violation
ZMW 200,000
2023 - Failure to register
Security Breach
ZMW 300,000
2023 - Inadequate security measures