THE BOTSWANA DATA PROTECTION ACT

Описание: The Botswana Data Protection Act, effective January 14, 2025 aims to protect individuals' personal data by regulating its collection, processing and storage. The Act grants individuals rights such as access to their data, correction and deletion while imposing strict obligations on data controllers and processors to ensure transparency, fairness and security. It also requires data breach notifications and regulates cross-border data transfers. Non-compliance can lead to significant penalties including fines up to BWP 500,000.

This discussion explores potential challenges for businesses in complying with the Act, particularly in areas like cross-border data transfers and implementing adequate data security measures.

Guest: Lebogang George - Attorney and Data Protection Expert

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