National Assembly has passed a landmark law aimed at protecting citizens’ personal information and strengthening privacy rights in the country’s rapidly growing digital sector.
The Personal Data Protection and Privacy Bill 2025, approved during the Assembly’s Third Ordinary Session, establishes the country’s first comprehensive legal framework for safeguarding personal data.
Information Minister Dr Ismaila Ceesay described the legislation as a “major milestone” in building trust in The Gambia’s digital transformation.
“This law will protect the privacy of citizens while supporting innovation and digital growth,” he said.
The Ministry of Information thanked the National Assembly’s ICT and Education Committee, members of parliament and technical teams for their “rigorous review” of the bill to ensure it meets international standards while reflecting local realities.
Civil society groups, development partners and other stakeholders were also credited for contributing to the drafting and refinement of the law.
Officials said the government is now focused on implementing the legislation, raising public awareness, and strengthening institutional capacity to enforce data protection standards.
The ministry said the move reflects a “collective vision of a more secure, inclusive and rights-respecting digital society for all Gambians.”
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