On October 15 2021, Law No 058/2021 of 13/10/2021 relating to the protection of personal data and privacy was officially gazetted. The law protects personal data and ensures privacy of individual users. This resource delivers latest news, and need to know guidance on the new legislation protecting personal data and privacy.
Mission:
To ensure protection of personal data and guarantee the privacy of individuals as provided by the law Nº 058/2021 of 13/10/2021 relating to the protection of personal data and privacy (DPP).
Rwanda's law on personal data protection and privacy.pdf
Registration of Data Processors and Data Controllers:
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Please read our registration guide before proceeding.
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To download a data controller application, click here.
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To download a data processor application, click here.
If you need assistance with any matter relating to personal data processing, you can call us on our toll-free number 9080. You can also contact the Data Protection Office via email at dpp@ncsa.gov.rw.
Articles and additional information
Kurinda amakuru bwite n’imibereho bya muntu: Uburenganzira bwo gutambamira
Personal Data Protection and Privacy: Your Right to Object
Further Powers of the Data Subject: Right to portability, rectification and erasure
How does the data protection and privacy law protect children’s data?
What are the key principles for processing personal data?
Amagambo y’ingenzi akoreshwa mu bigendanye no kurinda amakuru n’ibisobanuro byayo
Key data protection terms and their meanings
Nibiki ibiro bishinzwe kurinda amakuru bwite byafasha ikigo cyawe?
How does the Data Protection Office support you and your organization?
Determining your role: Are you a data controller or data processor?
Why your institution needs a data protection officer
Celebrating Data Protection Day – Why Data Protection and Privacy Matters
Can you be both a data controller and data processor of personal data?
Powers of the data subject: Right to access, object and restrict processing of personal data
FAQ: Frequently asked Questions on Personal Data Protection and Privacy
Consent, Ownership and Lawful Data Processing
The Significance of Rwanda’s Personal Data Protection and Privacy Law
Why Personal Data Protection Law Was Necessary In Rwanda
U Rwanda Rwashyizeho Itegeko Rishya Ryerekeye Kurinda Amakuru Bwite y’Umuntu
Rwanda Passes New Law Protecting Personal Data