Kirtipur -2, Kathmandu, Nepal
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01-5300775 / Toll free number-18105000341
Data Protection Policy Workshop
A two-day Data Protection Policy Development Workshop held on August 11-12, 2026, at Champhadevi Hillside Resort Pvt. Ltd., was successful. There were 18 participants, including board members, general members, and staff. The workshop aimed to orient participants on key issues surrounding data protection and the right to privacy, emphasizing the importance of handling the organization’s data responsibly.
Throughout the sessions, participants engaged in discussions and activities that not only enhanced their understanding of the current data protection landscape but also facilitated the collection of valuable inputs. These insights have played a crucial role in formulating a comprehensive data protection and privacy policy for DWN.
The collaborative approach ensures that the policy reflects the collective knowledge and concerns of all stakeholders, positioning DWN to safeguard personal data better and uphold privacy rights. Overall, the workshop was a constructive step toward strengthening the organization’s commitment to data protection.
Based on the inputs collected from the participants during the workshop to formulate the Data Protection Policy, the policy has been developed. The policy has provided DWN with a clear framework for collecting, handling, storing, and securing personal data safely and responsibly to ensure legal compliance with privacy and cybersecurity laws, minimize security risks, and build trust with the individuals and organizations in handling data. The policy will be enacted with the following objectives:
- To give effect to the constitutional right to privacy in matters relating to the body, residence, property, documents, data, correspondence, and character of every person;
- To manage the protection and safe use of personal information retained in any public body or institution;
- To prevent encroachment on the privacy of every person and protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, leaks, or theft;
- Follow legal rules like privacy laws and international standards, and build trust between beneficiaries, stakeholders, and employees that the organization values and respects their personal privacy; and
- Define staff responsibilities for managing, sharing, and properly disposing of the data.
