Nepal

Moderate

Privacy Act 2018 + Individual Privacy Act 2075

Authority: Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) | Enforcement: partial | Enacted: September 2018

Overview

Nepal's Privacy Act 2018 provides basic data protection provisions. The Individual Privacy Act establishes the right to privacy and data protection principles. Enforcement is limited. The regulatory framework is developing.

14-Topic Coverage

Data Protection Authority

Partially Addressed

NTA has some oversight for telecom data. No dedicated DP authority.

Data Subject Rights

Fully Addressed

Rights to access, correction, and control of personal data under the Privacy Act.

Cross-Border Transfer

Partially Addressed

Limited provisions. No comprehensive transfer framework.

Breach Notification

Not Addressed

No mandatory breach notification requirement.

DPO Requirements

Not Addressed

No DPO requirement.

Children's Data

Partially Addressed

Child protection laws exist. Limited data-specific provisions.

Penalties & Enforcement

Partially Addressed

Penalties under the Privacy Act. Limited enforcement capacity.

Sector-Specific Rules

Partially Addressed

NRB financial data rules, telecom regulations.

AI & Automated Decisions

Not Addressed

No specific provisions.

Data Localisation

Partially Addressed

Some government data localisation requirements.

Significant Data Fiduciary

Not Addressed

No equivalent concept.

Government Data

Partially Addressed

Right to Information Act. Government data protected by various regulations.