Data Protection Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Amend the Data Protection Act to Strengthen Its Provisions, Expand Its Scope and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Data Protection. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 · passed
First Reading
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Thursday, 28 May 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 · referred
Public Hearing
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 · passed
Committee Report Laid
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 · passed
Committee of the Whole
Thursday, 30 July 2026
Third Reading
Not yet reached
Senate Concurrence
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Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Public hearings
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Public Hearing on the Data Protection Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Committee Room 1, House of Representatives
Public engagement
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