DODOMA, June 14 -- INSTITUTIONS collecting or processing personal data without registration have been warned to comply with the law or face penalties as the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) begins enforcement.

Under the Personal Data Protection Act, the requirement applies to data collectors and processors, including institutions in sectors such as health, education, finance, telecommunications and other organisations that handle personal information such as names, identification numbers, contact details, health records and financial data.

Speaking to journalists in Dodoma yesterday, PDPC Director General Dr Emmanuel Mkilia said the period for voluntary registration ended on April 8 this year and the Commission has now begun t...