This law, published in the Official Journal on 11 June 2020, provides the national legal framework for the security of information systems and electronic communications networks.
The Data Protection (Civil Registration) Regulations were developed in exercise of powers conferred by section 71 of the Data Protection Act, 2019 by the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication, Technology, Innovation and Youth Affairs.
This law, published in the Official journal on 7 November 2019, is to put in place a system to ensure the protection of the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals, in particular their privacy, with regard to the processing of personal data; and to ensure that information and communication technologies remain at the service of the citizen and do not infringe individual freedoms.
The Data Protection Act
This Act gives effect to Article 31(c) and (d) of the Constitution; establishes the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner; makes provision for the regulation of the processing of personal data; provides for the rights of data subjects and obligations of data controllers and processors; and for connected purposes.