Rwanda DPA (Law 058/2021)
Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Pack ID | rwanda/dpa |
| Full title | Law No. 058/2021 on Personal Data Protection and Privacy |
| Regulator | Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) |
| Jurisdiction | Rwanda (RW) |
| Effective date | October 2021 |
Key controls
- Cross-border transfer restrictions for non-adequate destinations
- Biometric data prohibition
- Data minimisation requirements
- Consent as default legal basis
Example
from comply54.core.engine import Comply54Engine
from comply54.core.packs import RWANDA_DPA
engine = Comply54Engine(packs=[RWANDA_DPA])
result = engine.check(
action="export_data",
params={"destination_country": "CN", "data_type": "customer_pii"},
context={"consent_documented": False},
)
print(result.overall) # "deny"