The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) in its capacity as the designated Data Protection Authority (DPA) has called on skilled and professional institutions to ensure data compliance in the country. Head of Data Protection at MACRA Counsel Daniel Chiwoni stated that legislation alone could not adequately protect people’s privacy, stressing that effective implementation of the […]
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.