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Data Protection Act
Zimbabwe's Cyber and Data Protection Act, 2021 is the primary law for safeguarding personal data, establishing rules for data handling, cybersecurity, and cybercrime, enforced by POTRAZ (Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority) and supplemented by regulations like SI 155 of 2024 for licensing controllers and appointing Data Protection Officers (DPOs) to build trust in digital technologies. The Act creates new responsibilities for organizations, requires registration, and criminalizes data-related offenses like unlawful acquisition or disclosure, impacting both local and international entities processing Zimbabwean data.