What does the act aim to protect?

The act is designed to protect the personal information of all individuals within its jurisdiction. This broad scope ensures that any personal data—regardless of the individual's nationality or residency—is safeguarded, which is essential for maintaining individual privacy rights. The focus on personal information underscores the importance of protecting sensitive data that can identify individuals, including names, contact details, financial information, and more.

By limiting the protection solely to the personal information of citizens, the act would leave many individuals unprotected if they're not citizens, which would contradict its comprehensive aim. Furthermore, while digital communications and forms of data storage are critical in the context of data privacy, they do not capture the full essence of the act’s purpose, which is to provide overarching protections for individual identities within the jurisdiction, not just specific forms of data or mediums through which data is expressed. This holistic approach ensures a better framework for data privacy and reinforces trust in data handling practices.