Terms and Conditions
This document is an electronic record generated by a computer system and does not require any physical or digital signatures. It is published in accordance with applicable laws and principles governing the use of electronic records, including relevant provisions of Somalia's regulatory frameworks on digital information and data protection.
This Terms and Conditions document outlines the rules, rights, and responsibilities governing access to and use of the official website of the Data Protection Authority of Somalia (DPA), accessible at https://dpa.gov.so (hereinafter referred to as the "Website").
1. Ownership and Copyright
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website—including text, graphics, logos, images, downloadable materials, and software—is the property of the Data Protection Authority of Somalia. All content is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any material from this Website without the express prior written permission of the DPA, except for brief quotations used for educational or journalistic purposes, which are permitted under fair- use principles.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.
3. Definitions
- "User," "You," or "Your" refers to any person who accesses or uses the Website.- "
- DPA," "The Authority," "We," "Our," or "Us" refers to the Data Protection Authority of Somalia.- "
- Party" or "Parties" refers to both the User and the DPA, or either one individually, as appropriate.- "
- Personal Data" refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual, including but not limited to names, identification numbers, location data, online identifiers, or factors specific to physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity—as defined by the Somalia Data Protection Act.
4. External Links
This Website may contain links to other websites or applications managed by third parties. These links are provided for informational purposes only. The DPA does not control or endorse any such third- party websites and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, or data practices. Users access third- party websites at their own risk.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the DPA shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of the Website. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for errors, omissions, interruptions, inaccuracies, or loss of data.
6. User Responsibilities
As a condition of using this Website, you agree not to:
- Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in a way that violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, server, or network.
- Introduce any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
- Interfere with the Website's operation or any other user's access.
- Use automated systems (such as bots, scrapers, or crawlers) to extract, harvest, or download content from the Website in bulk or in a manner that interferes with its normal functioning.
7. Termination of Access
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the Website, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms and Conditions, applicable laws, or is harmful to other users or to the interests of the DPA.
8. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Somalia. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Somalia.
9. Changes to Terms
The DPA reserves the right to update or revise these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting on this page. It is your responsibility to review this page periodically for any updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, you may contact us at: info@dpa.gov.so https://dpa.gov.so