Pakistan
ModeratePersonal Data Protection Bill 2023 + Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016
Authority: National Commission for Personal Data Protection (proposed) | Enforcement: partial | Enacted: August 2016
Overview
Pakistan does not yet have a comprehensive enacted data protection law. The Personal Data Protection Bill was introduced in 2023. Current protections derive from the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 and constitutional privacy rights.
14-Topic Coverage
Data Protection Authority
Pending EnforcementNational Commission for Personal Data Protection proposed in the Bill. FIA enforces cybercrime provisions.
Consent Requirements
Partially AddressedPECA provides some consent requirements for data access. Comprehensive consent framework in proposed Bill.
Data Subject Rights
Partially AddressedConstitutional privacy right. Limited statutory rights. Comprehensive rights in proposed Bill.
Cross-Border Transfer
Partially AddressedNo comprehensive framework. Proposed Bill addresses cross-border transfers.
Breach Notification
Partially AddressedPECA has some notification provisions. Comprehensive notification in proposed Bill.
DPO Requirements
Not AddressedNo current requirement. Proposed Bill introduces DPO requirement.
Children's Data
Partially AddressedPECA addresses some children's online safety. Proposed Bill has specific provisions.
Penalties & Enforcement
Partially AddressedPECA penalties for cybercrimes. Proposed Bill introduces comprehensive penalties.
Sector-Specific Rules
Partially AddressedSBP financial data circulars, PTA telecom regulations.
Cookie/Tracking
Not AddressedNo specific cookie regulation.
AI & Automated Decisions
Not AddressedNo specific provisions.
Data Localisation
Partially AddressedSBP requires some financial data localisation. Proposed Bill has broader provisions.
Significant Data Fiduciary
Not AddressedNo equivalent concept.
Government Data
Partially AddressedVarious regulations protect government data. Access to information laws exist.
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