Personal Data Protection Instructions for Microfinance Sector Employees

To enhance awareness of the importance of personal data protection, Tanmeyah, in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship / Personal Data Protection Directorate, organized a workshop entitled
Personal Data Protection Instructions for Microfinance Sector Employees,” with the participation of several relevant staff from microfinance institutions – Tanmeyah members.

The workshop aimed to increase participants’ knowledge of the legislation and instructions related to personal data protection, and to promote safe and responsible practices in handling information, ensuring privacy and compliance with approved standards. The workshop covered the following key topics:

• The general and legislative framework for personal data protection.
• Governance and the institutions concerned with personal data protection, including their roles and responsibilities.
• Concepts and roles of personal data management within institutions.
• Individuals’ rights and mechanisms for obtaining consent related to personal data processing.
• Compliance and accountability requirements in the implementation of personal data protection instructions.