Data protection bill to be submitted to Parliament to safeguard personal information
The Attorney General stated that this bill will establish robust standards for the collection, use, and regulation of citizens' personal data, with the government asserting that the legislation will ensure greater transparency and accountability in data handling. However, some stakeholders have expressed concern that the law could be misappropriated to facilitate arbitrary government actions.
Attorney General Ahmed Usham. | president office
Attorney General Ahmed Usham has announced that efforts are underway to submit a Data Protection Bill to Parliament, aimed at safeguarding the personal information of citizens.
Usham He made these remarks while speaking at a press conference held on Wednesday. Usham stated that the bill aims to establish a transparent and accountable framework for handling personal data, ensuring the protection of citizens' private information.
Usham stated that the bill will establish a framework for the collection, processing, and utilization of such information.
Furthermore, Usham highlighted that the law will establish the rights of data subjects and define the responsibilities of those who collect and process personal information, while also providing a framework for their regulation.
This legislation establishes the rights of data subjects and defines the responsibilities of those who collect and process personal information, while providing a framework for their regulation.Attorney General Ahmed Usham
Concerns have been raised by some parties that even if a personal data protection law is introduced, the government may exploit it to take arbitrary actions and serve its own interests.
