Registration for Companies under Data Protection Law Extended
The Personal Data Protection Act No. 11 of 2022 (the PDPA) which came into force on 1 May 2023 aims to regulate the collection, processing, storage and use of personal information, ensuring responsible and secure handling of individuals’ data. Further, on 12 May 2023, the Minister for Information, Communication and Technology (the Minister) issued the […]
Special Immigration & Land Framework for Tanzania Diaspora – Reintroduction of Land Bill
Readers will recall that on 26 June 2024, the Attorney General published the Written Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.2) Bill, 2024 (the June Bill). The June Bill proposed, among others, amendments to the Land Act and the Immigration Act. Specifically, the proposed amendments in the two Acts were meant to create special immigration status and allow […]
Unregistered Trademarks Face Exposure
BackgroundOn 30 August 2024, the Court of Appeal of Tanzania (the Court) delivered its judgment in Civil Appeal No. 254 of 2021 which is a landmark decision regarding legal protection of the well-known trade and service marks. In arriving at its decision, the Court made a thorough analysis of various provisions of the Paris Convention […]
Appointment, Remuneration and Disciplinary Action of Mediators Rules Published
On 4 October 2024, the Chief Justice issued the Judicature and Application of Laws (Appointment, Remuneration and Disciplinary of Mediators) Rules vide GN No. 820 (the Rules). The Rules provide for, among others, appointment qualifications and process, remuneration of mediators as well as misconduct complaint procedure. Rule 5 of the Rules require a person who […]
High Court Pronounces Landmark Decision on Instagram Video
Background On 30 July 2024, the High Court of Tanzania (Dar es Salaam Sub-Registry) delivered a judgment in Civil Appeal No. 978 of 2024. In the said judgment, the High Court held liable a party (the Appellant) to pay general damages for publishing a video clip of the Respondent on social media platform without the […]
Personal Data Protection Commission Operationalised – Legal Update Tanzania
Recently, the Personal Data Protection Commission (the Commission) was operationalised. It should be remembered that, on 1 November 2022, the Personal Data Protection Act, 2022 (the Act) was passed by Parliament for purposes of recognising the right to privacy and personal data security. The Act establishes the Commission so as to protect the privacy of […]
Tanzania Investment Regulations Amended
On 9 February 2024, the Minister of State, President’s Office Planning and Investment issued the Tanzania Investment (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (the amendments) via Government Notice No. 83. The said amendments amend few provisions of the Tanzania Investment Regulations, 2023 (the Regulations). Regarding composition of the Technical Committee, the Tanzania Investment Act (the Act) establishes a […]
Radio and Television Broadcasting Content Regulations Amended
•Adherence to national values, traditions and culture for contents during watershed period required •Parameters for expression of personal views stipulated •Contents requiring exercise of great care listed •Restrictions on broadcasting of newspapers, books or articles provided •Safeguards on broadcasting of contents of sexual nature enhanced On 5 January 2024, the Minister for Information, Communications and […]
Ministry issues Partnership Beneficial Ownership Regulations in Tanzania
On 22 September 2023, the Minister for Industry and Trade issued detailed procedures for submission of information of Beneficial Ownership (BO) vide the Business Names (Beneficial Ownership) Regulations, 2023, GN No. 714 of 2023 (the Regulations). The Regulations impose a mandatory obligation to every managing partner in a partnership to prepare and keep records of […]
New Business Licensing Regulations Published in Tanzania
On 1 September 2023, the Minister for Industry and Trade (the Minister) issued the Business Licensing Regulations, 2023 (the New Regulations), vide the Government Notice No. 626 of 2023. The New Regulations require every application for a business licence to be made to the relevant licensing authority in the area in which the business is/intended […]
