Cyber Data Protection Regulations 2024

The organization responsible for overseeing data protection in a country. It handles data protection license applications and ensures compliance with regulations.

The process of handling and utilizing personal information, including collection, storage, and use.

The purpose of gathering and using personal data. It should be clearly defined and lawful.

Biological characteristics of an individual used for identification, including fingerprints, palm veins, and facial features.

This is the person who ensures an organization complies with data protection laws. They're responsible for handling data privacy matters.

A legal document that permits an organization to process personal data. It's essential for compliance with data protection regulations.

A legal document that helps an organization apply for a data controller license. It's used by the Data Protection Authority to evaluate applications.

The guidelines and rules governing how data is processed and protected.

A data controller licence is valid for a period of 12 months, subject to compliance with the Act, regulations and license conditions.

A person can apply for renewal of their data controller licence using Form DP1 and paying the fee specified in the Second Schedule at least 3 months before the expiry date.

If a person fails to renew their data controller licence by the expiry date, they can be fined or imprisoned.

The Authority issues different tiers of data controller licences based on the number of data subjects whose information is processed.

A Tier 1 data controller licence is issued to a person who processes information for a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 1000 data subjects.

A Tier 2 data controller licence is issued to a person who processes information for a minimum of 1001 and a maximum of 100,000 data subjects.

A Tier 3 data controller licence is issued to a person who processes information for a minimum of 100,001 and a maximum of 500,000 data subjects.

A Tier 4 data controller licence is issued to a person who processes information for more than 500,000 data subjects.

The DPO is responsible for overseeing the organization's compliance with data protection laws, including internal policies, regulations, and the legislation itself. They manage internal data protection activities.

The DPO also educates staff about data protection laws and provides them with the necessary training to understand and comply with these regulations.

The DPO acts as a bridge between the organization, data subjects, and the data protection authority. They handle requests from both the authority and individuals regarding their data.

A DPO advises employees on their obligations to comply with data protection laws and regulations, ensures they understand their legal duties.

The DPO is involved in the development and monitoring of data protection impact assessments (DPIAs). They help to analyze potential risks and identify mitigation measures.

A code of conduct is a set of rules or guidelines for organizations that aim to ensure ethical and legal data handling practices.

The data protection authority assesses whether the proposed code of conduct complies with relevant laws and regulations. They also assess the level of representation of controllers or processors covered by the code.

A code of conduct should clearly define the scope of its applicability, identify the specific data processing operations it covers, and the categories of organizations it applies to.

The specific types of personal data an organization collects and processes in its business operations.

Categorizing and classifying the activity of an organization based on its main purpose. Examples include financial services, education, and healthcare.

A personal data protection officer is the organization's point of contact for all data privacy matters. They ensure compliance with regulations.

This refers to information considered sensitive and requires extra protection compared to regular personal data. It includes health data, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation.

Indicates whether the organization collects or processes information that's considered sensitive, like health or financial data.

Any organization or individual that processes personal information, including collection, storage, and use. They must comply with data protection regulations, register as a data controller, and ensure data protection.

Individuals whose personal information is processed. They have rights to access, correct, and delete their data.

The official body responsible for overseeing data protection in a country. It handles data protection license applications, investigates data breaches, and ensures compliance with data protection regulations.

A serious security incident involving unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of personal information that requires prompt action.

A mandatory form that data controllers must submit to the Data Protection Authority when a data breach occurs. It details the breach details and actions taken.

A legal responsibility for data controllers to inform data subjects within 72 hours if a data breach is likely to cause significant harm to their rights and freedoms.

The penalty for violating data protection regulations, including failing to report data breaches or not complying with data protection principles.

The process of managing personal data securely using technical and organizational measures. This includes things like conducting risk assessments, implementing policies, and securing data at all stages of processing.

A data controller must report a breach to the Data Protection Authority within 24 hours of discovering it. This applies to breaches impacting data processed by the controller or their processor.

These measures ensure the security, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of a data controller's systems, services, and processed personal data. They aim to protect data from unauthorized access, modification, or loss.

Actions taken by a data controller to ensure the effectiveness of security measures and make necessary improvements. This includes regular testing and updates.

A code of conduct is a set of rules that promotes responsible data processing. It can be approved by the Data Protection Authority with or without amendments, and the authority keeps a register of all approved codes.

The Data Protection Authority seeks input from affected data subjects or their representatives before approving a code of conduct. This ensures that the code is relevant and respects individuals' rights.

The Cyber Security and Monitoring of Interception of Communications Centre and the Cyber Incident Response Team (zw-CIRT) can offer technical advice to data controllers and processors on appropriate security measures.

A data controller license, which permits an organization to process personal data, can be reviewed or amended by the Data Protection Authority following specific procedures.