Zimbabwe Personal Data Protection Law
View Law TextMaximum Fine
ZWL 20,000,000
Scope
National
Regulator
Data Protection Authority
Status
Active
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Zimbabwe'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 Authority
- Registration requirements
- Security measures mandatory
- Rights protection framework
Key Principles
Data Protection
Core principles for protecting personal data.
Requirements
- Lawful processing
- Purpose limitation
- Data minimization
- Accuracy requirements
- Storage limitations
Examples
- Processing records
- Purpose documentation
- Data policies
- Storage procedures
Consent Requirements
Standards for obtaining valid consent.
Requirements
- Express consent
- Clear information
- Withdrawal rights
- Special categories
- Documentation
Examples
- Consent forms
- Information notices
- Withdrawal procedures
- Documentation systems
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 Authority.
Penalty Categories
Administrative Fines
Up to ZWL 20,000,000
For serious violations
Corrective Measures
Varies
Including orders and suspensions
Example Cases
Consent Violation
ZWL 10,000,000
2023 - Processing without valid consent
Security Breach
ZWL 15,000,000
2023 - Inadequate security measures