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RwandaRwandaLawLawLaw No 058/2021 of 13/10/2021

Law relating to the protection of personal data and privacy

Sets rules for processing personal data in Rwanda, gives data subjects rights, requires registration of data controllers and processors, and designates the National Cyber Security Authority as supervisory authority.

Where it stands

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawIn force

Two-year transitional period for existing data controllers and processors ends (Article 67)Oct 15, 20232 years ago

Body
Parliament of Rwanda
In effect since
Oct 15, 20214 years ago
PrivacyData
Official page Source: Rwanda Data Protection and Privacy Office (NCSA)

Timeline

  1. Oct 15, 2023 2 years ago

    Two-year transitional period for existing data controllers and processors ends (Article 67)

  2. Mar 31, 2022 4 years ago

    National Cyber Security Authority launches its Data Protection and Privacy Office

  3. Oct 15, 2021 4 years ago

    Published in the Official Gazette and enters into force on publication

  4. Oct 13, 2021 4 years ago

    Law dated 13 October 2021