On the 13th of September, Zimbabwe launched new regulations under the Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07] (the “Act”). Known as the Cyber and Data Protection (Licensing of Data Controllers and Appointment of Data Protection Officers) Regulations, 2024 (hereafter “SI 155”), these rules set clear standards for entities handling personal data, prioritizing accountability and safeguarding individuals' personal information.
Our intellectual property and technology lawyers provide a full range of commercial, intellectual property law, privacy, sourcing and technology law services for leading businesses in Zimbabwe.
Intellectual property and technology law is at the core of any major business transaction or strategic dispute and has become one of the most critical legal areas as companies continue to expand and protect their technologies, brands, products, data and services around the globe.
We provide both litigation-related and strategic commercial advice to a wide range of industry sectors, helping clients achieve their objectives wherever they do business.
When Zimbabweans think of “Coca-Cola”, they often reminisce on playing checkers with coca-cola bottle tops and the consistent Christmas adverts telling them to “Taste the feeling”.
It is no secret that digital assets create a secure way for people to trade peer-to-peer, across borders without requiring expensive infrastructure.