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The Data Protection Act
The Data Protection Authority (DPA), founded in 2023 under Law 005, is an independent nationwide authority dedicated to safeguarding individual privacy. Aligned with international privacy principles, DPA focuses on responsible data management and the protection of personal information of Somali people in the digital age.
Data Protection Authority Regulations
Somalia’s Data Protection Regulation (DPR) is legislation that is designed to protect the data of Somalia citizens. DPR implementation affects every single organization and business that interacts with in Somali, regardless of where they may be located.
The Data Protection Authority Procedures
ADR in the context of data protection refers to Alternative Dispute Resolution. It involves mechanisms and processes used by data protection authorities or relevant entities to resolve disputes, conflicts, or disagreements arising from issues related to the processing, handling, or protection of personal data, without resorting to formal legal proceedings.