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Obstruction of the inspection mission: financial penalty of 5 million Francs CFA
The Malian Data Protection Authority (Autorité de Protection des Données à Caractère Personnel – APDP) has…
Ghana’s ambition to position itself as a central model for tech supported by the United Arab Emirates
The partnership between Ghana and the UAE to build a tech hub in 2026 reflects Ghana’s…
Harmonizing Data Protection in Africa: Beyond Discourse, the Urgency to Act
Each year, major pan-African conferences on personal data protection and digital governance reiterate the same promise:…
Artificial intelligence and the United Arab Emirates: ambition, innovation, and regulation
Artificial intelligence (AI) is currently transforming the activities of both the public and private sectors, and…
Somalia: inauguration of the Data Protection Authority
On February 24, 2024, Somalia reached a significant step in its journey towards digital transformation with…
Ivory Coast: formal notices issued by ARTCI against online lending applications
Ivory Coast, like many countries in Africa, is facing rapid technological change and the growing use…
Kenya: personal data protection authority fines three organisations a total of around €55,000
The processing of personal data, whatever its nature, must have a legal basis. This is what…
Mauritius: the Data Protection Authority publishes its 2022 annual report
Mauritius: the Data Protection Authority publishes its 2022 annual reportThe Data Protection Office (DPO), Mauritius’ data…
Kenya: towards regulated, ethical and sustainable digital health for Africa ? Lessons from « Digital Health Bill 2023 »
The Digital Health Act was passed by the Kenyan Parliament on 8 September 2023, following its…