Digital Rights Officer

Mariam Jamal

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Digital Rights Officer
Mariam Jamal is a highly skilled digital rights advocate with extensive expertise in legal frameworks, digital governance, and data privacy. Her local and global experience in policy formulation and regulatory frameworks enables her to provide strategic advisory services, particularly in data protection, artificial intelligence (AI) policy, and digital public infrastructure. With a deep understanding of both Kenyan and international contexts, Mariam ensures organizations align their operations with emerging digital rights standards and data privacy regulations.
Global Data Governance Expert
Mariam’s diverse background spans digital labor research, human rights impact assessments, and public policy development. She approaches consulting holistically, crafting tailored solutions that address the risks and opportunities associated with digital governance. Her work bridges the gap between data privacy regulations and public interest, ensuring businesses implement practices that safeguard individual freedoms while meeting legal obligations.
Legal Scholar
Mariam holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from Kenyatta University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She is currently pursuing a Master in Technology and Public Policy. In awards and recognition, she was listed as a 100 brilliant women in AI Ethics 2024.
Community Leader
Mariam is an active member of the Kenya Community Advisory Team for the Digital Health Rights Project, where she contributes to research on digital governance and human rights in Kenya. In previous roles, she has led community-based research and mobilization on topics including Digital Identity, Digital public infrastructure and humanitarian data protection.

Mariam's Philosophy

Mariam believes that privacy transcends mere data management—it's about safeguarding human dignity and empowering individuals to thrive in an interconnected world.

“Responsible data handling lays the foundation for trust, innovation, and sustainable digital progress.”

Education & Certifications

Postgraduate Diploma in Law

Kenya School of Law

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Kenyatta University

AI and Data: Privacy and Surveillance Concerns

COSAA

Digital Financial Inclusion

Digital Rights Inclusion Forum

Responsible Use of Data in Humanitarian Action

Stockholm Internet Forum

100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics

Women in AI Ethics™

Projects & Achievements

Research Consultant

Leading research on digital labor policy to draft advisory briefs for key stakeholders.

Digital Rights Program Officer

Coordinated human rights impact assessments for Kenya’s digital identity systems and supervised research on humanitarian data-sharing and citizenship rights.

Kenya Community Advisory Team Member

Digital Health Rights Project, KELIN: Contributed to community-centered research on digital health governance.

AI & Digital Policy Researcher

Researched the ethical implications of AI-based facial recognition technology for mass surveillance.
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