Mastering Rwanda’s Data Protection and Privacy Laws Training | Training

Training details

Dates: Friday, 30 January 2026
Time: 9am-4:30pm
Venue: Ubumwe Grande Hotel
Cost: FRW 550,000 per participant (VAT inclusive, with refreshments and lunch provided)
Group Registration benefit: Enrol two participants and bring the third participant free of charge

Join PwC Rwanda for an exclusive training on Rwanda’s Data Protection and Privacy Laws; Since the implementation of Rwanda’s Data Protection and Privacy Law in 2021, organizations have faced both progress and challenges in understanding and complying with its requirements. Four years on, there’s still a lot of learning happening between knowing what the law demands and putting it into practice. This training will help participants cut through the complexity and provide the clarity needed.

Learning outcomes and focus areas

This session is designed for Data Protection Officers, compliance teams, legal advisors, IT and risk professionals across all sectors, being from public institutions, banking, insurance, telecommunications, healthcare, education, non-governmental organizations, law firms, technology companies, and other private enterprises.

The session will break down the law in simple terms, share lessons learned over the past four years, and provide practical steps to stay compliant and protect personal data. Whether you’re just starting or looking to strengthen your approach, you will leave with actionable insights.

Key topics to be covered:

1. Understanding Rwanda’s DPL: Explore the fundamental principles, rights, and obligations enshrined within the DPL framework.
2. DPL Compliance: Discover best practices for organizations to achieve and maintain DPL compliance.
3. Data Subject Rights: Learn about the rights of individuals, their exercise, and practical implementation strategies.
4. Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs): Dive into the process of conducting DPIAs and identifying and mitigating data protection risk.
5. Data Breach Management: Explore the protocols and strategies for handling and reporting data breaches in compliance with DPL.
6. Transfers of Personal Data: Understand the rules and mechanisms governing the cross-border transfer of personal data.

Register for the training here