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PDPC Issues 7-Day Ultimatum for Personal Data Compliance
The Tanzanian Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) announced in a statement that the Personal Data Protection Act (Cap. 44) is now fully enforceable as of April 9, 2026, marking the end of the voluntary…
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New Regulations to Govern the Role of Data Protection Officers from January 2027
The Mauritian government has approved the enactment of the Data Protection (Designation, Tasks and Position of Data Protection Officers) Regulations 2026, which set out the duties, qualifications, and organizational…
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The DPA Publishes Its Quarterly Report Including Privacy-Related Complaints
The Personal Data Protection Commission (CDP) of Senegal has published its quarterly report for January–March 2026, revealing the handling of 9 complaints and 1 report. Notable cases include: unauthorized access to…
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Dissolution of the High Authority for Personal Data Protection and Transfer of Its Responsibilities
The Nigerien government has officially dissolved the High Authority for Personal Data Protection (HAPDP) by decree. Its responsibilities will now be divided between the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of the…
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Meta and the NDPC Launch Joint Program to Strengthen Data Protection
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) announced on June 8, 2026, the launch of the Meta-Supported Initiative for Data Protection (M-SIDP), a two-year program resulting from a judicial settlement agreement with…
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High Court Finds Safaricom Liable for Massive Personal Data Breach
Kenya's High Court has found Safaricom PLC liable for failing to protect the personal data of its subscribers following a massive breach that occurred between 2018 and 2019. Brought by eleven customers, the case led the…
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Data Protection Commissioner calls on DPOs for coordinated action on data protection in humanitarian work
Kenya’s Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has urged Data Protection Officers (DPOs) to adopt coordinated action, information sharing, and harmonised approaches to challenges such as cybersecurity and overlapping…
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A New Expert Panel to Rebuild the National AI Policy
The South African government has appointed Professor Benjamin Rosman and a panel of experts to contribute to the development of a new national artificial intelligence policy. This decision follows the withdrawal of an…
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Artificial Intelligence Joins the Government
Benin is breaking new ground by appointing Mahuna AKPLOGAN, an engineer and PhD in artificial intelligence, as Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, overseeing the national AI strategy. A research &…
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Bureau Renewed at the Abidjan General Assembly
The Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) held its General Assembly on 20 and 21 May 2026 in Abidjan. Following the proceedings, a new bureau was elected. Mr. Faustino Varela Monteiro (Cape Verde) takes…
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ITU backs the creation of an AI regulatory sandbox
Mozambique’s National Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (INTIC) has received official support from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the establishment of a regulatory sandbox…
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ARPTC clarifies authorization and declaration procedures for personal data processing
The Official Gazette of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has published a decision by the Congolese Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ARPTC) establishing the procedures for authorization and…
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Former National ID Official Jailed for Personal Data Leak
In Uganda, a former employee of the national identification authority has been jailed until May 18, 2026, for the illegal disclosure and unauthorized processing of personal data. Authorities accuse him of exploiting his…
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East African States Join Forces for a Regional AI Strategy
The East African Community (EAC) held a regional validation workshop in Kampala, Uganda, for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy for 2026–2031. This event brought together technical experts, member state…
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Court Convicts Three Mobile Money Agents for Data Breach
A court in Kampala, Uganda, has fined three mobile financial service agents 120,000 Ugandan shillings (approximately 30 euros) each for illegally obtaining and disclosing a customer’s personal data in July 2025. If they…
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Data Protection Authority Investigates Following the Meta Glasses Scandal
Meta is facing criticism for terminating a major contract with Kenya-based company Sama, which was training its AI using videos captured by Meta’s smart glasses. Employees of Sama revealed to Swedish media that they had…
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Towards Regulation of Personal Data in Gated Communities and Secure Buildings
The South African regulator (Information Regulator) published a draft Code of Conduct under the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) on April 30, 2026, to govern the processing of personal data in…
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Two Senior Officials Suspended Over AI-Generated References in White Paper
The South African Department of Home Affairs has suspended two senior officials after discovering AI-generated references (hallucinations) in the source list of a revised White Paper on citizenship, immigration, and…
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Government Rejects Health Data-Sharing Agreement with the U.S
Ghana has rejected a five-year, $109 million bilateral health aid agreement proposed by the United States. According to a source close to the negotiations, the Ghanaian government refused clauses requiring the sharing…
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Uganda: Health Facilities Ordered to Comply with Data Protection Law
The Ugandan Ministry of Health now requires all hospitals and district health offices to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and register with the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) within 60 days. This measure,…
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Launch of the National Data Strategy 2025-2029
Mauritius’s National Data Strategy (NDS) 2025-2029, coordinated by the Data Protection Office (DPO), aims to transform data into a strategic asset to drive economic growth and innovation. The DPO plays a pivotal role in…
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Draft National AI Policy Withdrawn After Discovery of Fictitious Sources
South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies announced the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy after confirming that its reference list contained various fictitious…
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Launching a National AI Strategy for Inclusive and Responsible Growth
Ghana has launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2025-2035) to foster inclusive growth and establish the country as a leader in AI across Africa. Central to this strategy is the creation of a…
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Release of the 2025 Annual Report by the Data Protection Commission
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has published its 2025 annual report, outlining its progress in data protection. Based on the NDP Act 2023 and the GAID 2025 directive, the institution highlights several…
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Court Overturns Ruling Due to Use of AI Tools in Drafting Legal Documents
The High Court of Kenya has overturned a judgment delivered in December 2025 in favor of a litigant who had secretly used artificial intelligence (AI) tools to draft his pleadings. The court held that this practice, not…
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