2026-06-10

Directive To All Capital Market Operators On Compliance With The Requirements Of The Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843)

The Securities and Exchange Commission mandates that all capital market operators register with the Data Protection Commission and comply with the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843). Proof of this registration or renewal is now a mandatory eligibility criterion for the licensing or registration of market operators. The directive takes effect on July 11, 2026, requiring licensed operators to achieve compliance by July 10, 2026, under penalty of sanctions for non-compliance.

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