Data, privacy and AI rules

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Rwanda: data, AI and cyber laws

Part of Middle East and Africa.

Regulations

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Rwanda DPP LawRwanda's data protection law, modelled on the GDPR. Controllers and processors must register with the supervisory authority, report breaches within 72 hours, and store personal data in Rwanda unless they hold a certificate allowing storage abroad. Cross-border transfers need authorisation or another listed ground.In effect since Oct 15, 2021

Past deadlines

Transition endsOct 15, 2023 · 3 years ago · Source
Two-year transition endsArticle 67 gave controllers and processors already operating two years from publication to comply.
Takes effectOct 15, 2021 · 5 years ago · Source
Law published and in forcePublished in Official Gazette No. Special of 15/10/2021. Article 70: in force on publication.