1. The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), in its capacity as the designated Data Protection Authority, is responsible for the implementation of the Data Protection Act 2024. 2. Pursuant to Section 41(1) of the Data Protection Act, the Authority is mandated to register all Data Controllers and Processors of Significant Importance. 3. Any natural […]
On 15 July 2026, the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), in its role as the designated Data Protection Authority (DPA), engaged stakeholders in the Central Region at Sunbird Capital Hotel in Lilongwe to gather views on the proposed registration fees for Data Controllers and Data Processors of Significant Importance. Speaking during the consultation, MACRA Head […]
On 13 July 2026, the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), in its role as the designated Data Protection Authority (DPA), held a stakeholder consultation meeting on draft data protection regulations at Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre. The meeting provided a platform for stakeholders to engage on the proposed registration fees and contribute to the development […]
The Malawi Data Protection Authority is an independent statutory body established under the Data Protection Act, 2024 to protect the personal data and privacy of individuals by regulating the processing of personal information.