Information Ministry Lauds Parliamentry Approval of Personal Data Protection and Privacy Bill
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PRESS RELEASE: THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PASSES THE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY BILL, 2025
Banjul, The Gambia, 29th September, 2025 - The Government of The Gambia is pleased to announce that the National Assembly has passed the Personal Data Protection and Privacy Bill, 2025, during its Third Ordinary Session. This legislation marks a major step forward in strengthening the protection of personal data, safeguarding the privacy rights of citizens, and building trust in The Gambia’s digital transformation journey. For the first time, it establishes a comprehensive legal framework dedicated to protecting the personal data and privacy rights of all Gambians.
The Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services extends sincere gratitude and appreciation to the National Assembly ICT and Education Committee, Members of Parliament, and their technical teams for their rigorous review and dedication throughout the legislative process. Their leadership and commitment were instrumental in ensuring that the Bill aligns with both international best practices and our local context in The Gambia.
We also acknowledge with gratitude the invaluable support of our development partners, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders, whose contributions enriched the drafting and refinement of this law.
With the passage of this Bill, The Gambia has taken an important step towards promoting digital rights, fostering innovation, and protecting the personal information of individuals in an increasingly digital world. This achievement reflects our collective vision of a more secure, inclusive, and rights-respecting digital society for all Gambians.
The Government reiterates its unwavering commitment to ensuring effective implementation of this law, building institutional capacity, and promoting public awareness so that data protection becomes an integral part of our governance and development.
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