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Legal Framework of NIRA

NIRA operates under several guiding principles that ensure its effectiveness and integrity. Inclusion is prioritized to guarantee universal access, particularly for marginalized groups. The Design principle focuses on creating a robust, secure, and sustainable identification system. Privacy and Data Protection are paramount, with a commitment to safeguarding personal data in accordance with national laws. Additionally, NIRA emphasizes efficient Grievance Handling, implementing procedures to address and resolve issues promptly. Together, these principles underpin NIRA's mission to provide reliable identification services for all citizens.

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Constitutional Basis

Article 20(3) of the Somali Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to official identification documents from the government, forming the basis for NIRA's operations.

National Identification and Registration Law

Enacted in March 2023, this law governs the public identity and national ID system, ensuring NIRA's mandate is legally supported for issuing national IDs.

NIRA Regulations and Procedures

Foundational Acts: Includes Identification and Registration of Persons Act No. 009. Regulatory Framework: Detailed guidelines for ID management, such as data collection, privacy, issuance, and verification processes. Fee Waiver for IDPs: Facilitates access to ID services for internally displaced persons. Staff Code of Conduct: Ensures all NIRA employees adhere to ethical standards. Child and Legal Guardian Registration: Simplifies the process for minors and individuals without legal guardians. Data Correction Procedures: Provides steps to amend inaccuracies in the ID database. Complaint Mechanisms: Formal process for addressing grievances related to ID services.

Complementary Laws and Regulations

Data Protection Law: Safeguards personal data and imposes strict handling requirements on NIRA. Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Law: Regulates the integration of civil data into national ID records. Cybersecurity Regulations: Sets security protocols for NIRA's IT systems to protect identity data.

Guiding Principles

Inclusion: Ensures universal coverage and accessibility, focusing on marginalized groups. Design: Prioritizes robustness, security, and sustainability of the ID system. Privacy and Data Protection: NIRA is dedicated to protecting privacy and ensuring data security, in compliance with national laws. Grievance Handling: Procedures are in place to handle and resolve issues efficiently.

Data Privacy and Security

Constitutional Protection: Article 32 protects personal data privacy. Operational Data Protection Regulation: Overseen by NIRA's Legal Compliance and Cyber Security Units, this regulation enforces data security in all operations. Consent-Based Data Collection: Ensures that personal data is collected and processed only with explicit and informed consent from individuals.

Anti-Fraud Measures and Identity Verification

Regulations and Procedures: NIRA implements stringent identity verification methods to prevent fraud within the ID system. Compliance and Oversight: Managed by the Legal Compliance Unit and the Cyber Security Section.

Complaint Handling Process

Investigation and Diagnosis: Complaints are acknowledged, categorized, and analyzed for appropriate responses. Resolution: Feedback is provided to the complainant ensuring a transparent resolution process. .

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