Southern African Development Community (SADC). Comprehensive data protection. Model law
SADC Model LawSADC Model Law on Data Protection
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Low confidence.Not verified online this session because the search budget was exhausted. The year and ITU URL come from memory.
§1Summary
- Synopsis
A non-binding template law for SADC member states. It covers data quality, legitimacy, sensitive data, data subject rights, an independent authority, notification, security, transfers and sanctions, and is modelled on Directive 95/46/EC.
- Key themes
- Unique features
It is a harmonisation template, not a binding instrument, and it influenced laws such as those in several southern African states.
- SaaS relevance
Background only; obligations come from national laws based on it.
§2Obligations
- Cross-border transfers
- Adequacy-based (model)
- Maximum penalty
- None (model)
§3Dates
- Key dates
- Adopted
- In force
- Developed under the ITU/EU HIPSSA project; endorsed by SADC ICT ministers in 2012–13
§4Text and authority
- Text
- Authoritative text itu.int
- Authority
- None designated (model for national DPAs)
§5Where it applies
- Members of the body
Membership-based — check ratification status. Membership of Southern African Development Community (SADC) does not mean a state has signed or ratified this instrument.
§6Sources and verification
- Sources consulted
- Verification
Low confidence.
Partly verified
Low confidence.Not verified online this session because the search budget was exhausted. The year and ITU URL come from memory.