02 July

COMPLIANCE: WHY YOUR COMPANY CAN’T AFFORD TO OPERATE WITHOUT A DATA

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Authors: Jackie Jhala and Christine Mwambazi Mukuka

Date: 02 July 2025

As Zambia continues to roll out the enforcement of the Data Protection Act No. 3 of 2021 (“DPA”), organisations that collect and process personal data face growing legal and reputational risks. At the heart of compliance lies one foundational tool: the Data Privacy Policy. Yet, many companies, large and small, are still operating without one, exposing themselves to avoidable regulatory scrutiny.

In this article, Partner and Head of Corporate Advisory, Jackie Jhala and Associate Christine Mwambazi Mukuka explore why a Data Privacy Policy is no longer optional, but essential for any organisation handling personal data.