Tanzania
LimitedElectronic and Postal Communications Act 2010 + Cybercrimes Act 2015
Authority: Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) | Enforcement: partial | Enacted: September 2015
Overview
Tanzania does not have a comprehensive data protection law. Protections come from the Cybercrimes Act 2015 and the Electronic and Postal Communications Act. A dedicated Personal Data Protection Bill has been under consideration.
14-Topic Coverage
Data Protection Authority
Partially AddressedTCRA oversees telecom data. No dedicated DP authority.
Consent Requirements
Partially AddressedSector-specific consent requirements. No general consent framework.
Data Subject Rights
Partially AddressedLimited rights under Cybercrimes Act and sector regulations.
Cross-Border Transfer
Partially AddressedSome sector restrictions. No comprehensive transfer framework.
Breach Notification
Not AddressedNo mandatory breach notification requirement.
DPO Requirements
Not AddressedNo DPO requirement.
Children's Data
Partially AddressedCybercrimes Act addresses some children's online safety.
Penalties & Enforcement
Partially AddressedCybercrimes Act penalties apply to data-related offences.
Sector-Specific Rules
Partially AddressedBOT financial data rules, TCRA telecom regulations.
Cookie/Tracking
Not AddressedNo specific cookie regulation.
AI & Automated Decisions
Not AddressedNo specific provisions.
Data Localisation
Partially AddressedElectronic and Postal Communications Regulations require some local storage.
Significant Data Fiduciary
Not AddressedNo equivalent concept.
Government Data
Partially AddressedCybercrimes Act and various regulations protect government data.
Coverage Summary
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