Commissioner: Mandatory for data processing companies to register with PDP

Data processing companies that process personal data comprising 13 categories of Data Users are required to register with the Office of the Personal Data Protection Commissioner (PDP) under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709).

Mandatory registration is required for the following class of companies: communications (telecommunications and couriers); banking and financial institutions; insurance; health (private hospitals, pharmacies, medical clinics, and dental clinics); tourism and hospitality (hotels and travel agencies); and transportation (airlines).

Registration also includes...