Who We Are
Who we are
The Somalia Data Protection Authority
The Somalia Data Protection Authority (DPA) is the national independent authority mandated under Law No. 005 (2023) to protect personal data, uphold privacy rights, and promote responsible data practices across all sectors.
Established under the Data Protection Act No. 005 of 2023, the Authority operates independently in the performance of its regulatory, supervisory, and enforcement functions — ensuring personal data is collected, stored, and processed fairly, transparently, and lawfully.
Law 005
2023
Our foundation
Vision, Mission & Core Values
Our Vision
A trusted digital Somalia where personal data is respected and protected.
Our Mission
To protect personal data through regulation, guidance, awareness and enforcement.
Core Values
Integrity, accountability, inclusion, professionalism and public service.
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What we do
Mandates of the Authority
The mandates of the DPA are derived from the Data Protection Act No. 005 (2023) and cover five core areas.
Registration & Licensing
Controllers, processors, and Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
Guidance & Standards
Codes of practice, compliance tools, and advisory opinions
Complaints & Enforcement
Investigations, sanctions, and remedies for violations
Public Awareness & Training
Education programs and capacity building initiatives
Policy & Advisory Role
Government advisory and cross-border data transfer issues
Mohamed Nur Ali
Director General
Message from the Director General
A Message from the Director General
“We are committed to protecting citizens' data, raising privacy awareness, and ensuring that data is collected, stored, and used transparently, fairly, and in accordance with the law.”
We invite all organizations — private, public, and civil society — to work with us in building a culture of data protection across Somalia.
Join the national effort to protect personal data
Register your organization, file a complaint or get in touch with the Authority.