Nigeria’s Proposed Social Media Bill: Balancing Security, Innovation and Global Compliance
Shanice Katampoi
Nigeria is considering a Bill titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, LFN, to Mandate the Establishment of Physical Offices within the Territorial Boundaries of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by Social Media Platforms and for Related Matters”. …
Zimbabwe’s Licensing of WhatsApp Group Admins: Data Protection? — Digital Control?
In a controversial move, the Zimbabwean government has announced that all WhatsApp group administrators must register with the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) and obtain a license. This unprecedented policy, framed as a measure to enhance data security and privacy, has triggered …
“Just Shield It!”- Privacy By Design
We are currently living in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, better known as the Digital Age. Technology is moving so fast, we literally can’t keep up! From deep fakes to bioweapons and social technologies like virtual assistants, it is difficult to predict the future of tech. …
