Data Protection Act (Amendment) (No. 2) 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, 12 November 2025 · passed
First Reading
Tuesday, 9 December 2025 · passed
Second Reading
Thursday, 1 January 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Tuesday, 6 January 2026 · referred
Referred to the Committee on Diaspora Affairs.
Public Hearing
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Committee Report Laid
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Committee of the Whole
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Third Reading
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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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