Uganda DPPA 2019
Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Pack ID | uganda/dppa |
| Full title | Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019 |
| Regulator | Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) |
| Jurisdiction | Uganda (UG) |
| Effective date | February 2019 |
Key controls
- Cross-border transfer requires written contract or adequacy decision (§19)
- Sensitive data (biometric, health) requires explicit consent
- Data controller registration obligation
- Prohibition on transfer to countries without adequate safeguards
Example
from comply54.core.engine import Comply54Engine
from comply54.core.packs import UGANDA_DPPA
engine = Comply54Engine(packs=[UGANDA_DPPA])
result = engine.check(
action="export_data",
params={"destination_country": "US", "data_type": "customer_pii"},
context={"consent_documented": False},
)
print(result.overall) # "deny"