Zambia Personal Data Protection Law
View Law TextMaximum Fine
ZMW 450,000
Scope
National
Regulator
Data Protection Commissioner
Status
Active
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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