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CDPA (Zimbabwe)

Cyber and Data Protection Act, 2021 (Zimbabwe)

In force privacy
WhenGazetted in December 2021; licensing regulations (SI 155 of 2024) followed
Who enforces itPOTRAZ, as Data Protection Authority
Who it applies toData controllers processing personal data in Zimbabwe.
Tell the regulatorNotify POTRAZ within 24 hours of becoming aware, on Form DP3 DPO requiredEvery data controller must appoint a DPO and notify POTRAZ on Form DP2 RegistrationControllers processing data of 50 or more people need a POTRAZ licence, tiered USD 50-2,500, r… Transfers abroadTransfers abroad need adequate protection in the recipient country or a listed derogation such… Request deadlineNo fixed response deadline in the Act or SI 155 Maximum fineFines up to level 11 (reported at about USD 1,000) and/or up to 7 years' imprisonment

Zimbabwe's data protection law, enforced by POTRAZ. Controllers need a license, and data protection officers must be appointed within 90 days and complete an approved certification course.

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Dates and status checked against these sources on 18 October 2026. This page explains the law for practitioners; it is not legal advice.

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