AMMAN — The
Lower House approved the 2022 draft law on digital
personal data protection on Monday. Following an extensive debate led by
Speaker Ahmad Safadi and attended by
Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh and
cabinet ministers, the bill received endorsement, having been previously
reviewed by the parliamentary Economy and Investment Committee.
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The draft aims to align with constitutional
rights and freedoms, regulate the digital landscape, safeguard personal data,
and uphold privacy in the era of data collection, storage, and processing, the
Jordan News Agency, Petra reported. It seeks to establish a framework that
strikes a balance between individual rights and data usage, supporting the
digital economy, encouraging e-commerce and services, and reinforcing cyber
safety.
Responsibilities to those overseeing personal
data, processors, and recipients
The draft outlines the responsibilities of
those overseeing personal data, processors, and recipients. It also details
penalties for violators, the establishment and functions of a
Personal Data Protection Council, and the role of regulatory units within the Ministry of
Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship.
Apply retroactively to data
The draft's provisions apply retroactively to
data, with exceptions for individuals processing their data for
personal purposes. It mandates data processing in accordance with its conditions.
The bill obliges officials to safeguard
entrusted data through security measures and protocols, as set by the
Data Protection Council. It also requires administrators to inform concerned
individuals of the data processing specifics, including purpose, timeframe, and
processors.
Draft to take into effect six months after
its publication
The draft will take effect six months after
its publication in the Official Gazette. Following its passage,
law makers commenced discussions on the 2023 draft law amending real estate regulations.
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