Since 2022, the number of data protection laws in Africa has been increasing steadily. And new laws create new compliance obligations. That’s why it is important for organisations that have a presence, or customers in Africa, to understand what data [...]
Most organisations worldwide transfer personal data as part of their everyday operations. This is valid for Africa as well. If you are trying to expand into Africa, you need to be aware that each African country will have its own [...]
Africa is a fast-growing market and offers some excellent expansion opportunities. Many South African businesses want to grow by opening up new divisions or entities in neighbouring countries. Likewise, many international companies look to Africa as the next step in [...]
Recently, I delivered a keynote speech at AI Expo Africa, Africa’s largest AI event. The topic was “Moving towards regulating AI in South Africa”. Before and after the speech, I connected with the Expo’s attendees, who had a keen [...]
Do you do business in Kenya? If so, you need to register with Kenya’s Office of Data Protection Commissioner (the ODPC). Data controllers and processors need to register with the ODPC from 14 July 2022 based on the regulations issued [...]
Africa has a unique opportunity to pioneer an agile, ethical and principle-based approach to AI law that will guide its nations for generations to come. It’s time for us to seize this opportunity and take a leading role in the [...]
