Highlight Notes:● Mandatory Registration: Under Tanzania’s Personal Data Protection Act, 2022, all data controllers and processors must register with the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC).● Strict Enforcement: The PDPC oversees compliance, making it illegal to collect or process personal data without registration.● Key Deadlines: Businesses must register by 31st December 2024, to avoid penalties, which…
Mediation Process in Tanzania and its Impact.
- September 4, 2024
Summary Note: OVERVIEW In Tanzania, the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA), defines Mediation as a process in which a third party is appointed as a mediator and attempts to assist the parties to resolve a dispute; and may through discussions and facilitation make an effort to resolve the dispute amicably. In other words, mediation…
Step-by-Step Process for Registering Copyrights in Tanzania.
- September 4, 2024
Registering a Copyright in Tanzania: “The Author or creator of an artistic work doesn’t have to go through the Copyright Registration Process for his/her work to be protected under the copyright’s laws of Tanzania. However, copyright registration plays significant role on protection of copyrights.” Introduction Copyright, is the sole legal right to print, publish, perform,…
Compliance Obligations for Digital Lenders According to the Bank of Tanzania’s Tier 2 Microfinance Service Providers Guidance Note 2024.
- September 4, 2024
Highlight Notes: Responsible Lending: The BOT’s no-objection letter requirement promotes responsible and ethical lending practices, reducing over-indebtedness and boosting public confidence in digital financial services. On August 27, 2024, the Bank of Tanzania released a guidance note addressing digital lenders operating under Tier 2 microfinance service providers. This includes non-deposit-taking microfinance providers, such as individual…