Regulatory Alerts2026-02-17
Digital Services Act 2025
Enacted by the Parliament of Botswana, this legislation establishes a Digital Services Authority to regulate digital service delivery and standardize electronic interactions across public and private entities. It mandates the adoption of secure online platforms, standardized data exchange frameworks, and digital identification systems while ensuring universal accessibility and interoperability. The Act further requires electronic record-keeping, digital document filing, and joint automated procedures, granting the Authority oversight, rule-making, and fee-collecting powers to enforce compliance with existing data protection laws.
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