Who we are
The Somalia Data Protection Authority (DPA) is the national independent authority mandated under Law No. 005 (2023) to protect personal data, uphold privacy rights, and promote responsible data practices across all sectors.
Established under the Data Protection Act No. 005 of 2023, the Authority operates independently in the performance of its regulatory, supervisory, and enforcement functions.
Mandates | What We Do
The mandates of DPA derived from the Data Protection Act No. 005 (2023) include:
Registration & Licensing
Controllers, processors, and DPOs
Guidance & Standards
Codes of practice and compliance tools
Complaints & Enforcement
Investigations, sanctions, remedies
Public Awareness & Capacity Building
Training and education
Policy & Advisory Role
Government and cross-border issues
OUR SERVICES
Regulatory services provided under the Data Protection Act No. 005 (2023).
Registration & Licensing
Organizations that collect, store, use, or otherwise process personal data
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Complaints & Investigations
Individuals have the right to submit complaints concerning unlawful, unfair,
File a Complaint
Data Breach Notification
Report notifiable personal data breaches in accordance with the Act.
Report a Data Breach
Guidance & Advisory Opinions
The Authority issues official guidance and advisory opinions to support
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Training & Capacity Building
The Authority promotes data protection awareness and compliance through structured
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View All ServicesWhy Data Protection Matters | Public Trust Builder
Privacy is a right
You have the right to know how your data is used
Digital Trust
Secure systems build confidence in services
Accountability
Organizations must comply with the law
Enforcable Law
Violations have legal consequences
Mohamed Nur Ali
Director General, Somalia Data Protection Authority
Message from the Director General
We are committed to protecting citizens' data, raising privacy awareness, and ensuring that data is collected, stored, and used transparently, fairly, and in accordance with the law.
