Data Protection - Data Governance Africa

19 August, 2026
Ian Olwana
Data Protection, Cyber Security, News

Protecting Kids Online: What the $942 Million Meta Verdict Means for Parents

Protecting Kids Online: A Parent’s Guide to the Post-$942 Million Verdict Era | Data Governance Africa The internet has become...

19 August, 2026
Ian Olwana
Expert Dialogue, Cyber Security, Data Governance, Data Protection

Privacy by Design in Government Digital Services: Moving Beyond Compliance to Better Public Services

18 August, 2026
Ian Olwana
Data Protection, News

Data Privacy vs. Data Protection: Why the Distinction Matters More Than Regulators Let On

Data Privacy vs. Data Protection: Why the Distinction Matters | Data Governance Africa The terms data privacy and data protection...

17 August, 2026
Mathews Ochanda
Determinations, News, ODPC (KE)

Muindi v Mwandigha (Petition 6 of 2023)

Muindi v Mwandigha: Kenya High Court Awards Ksh2.5M for Non-Consensual Sharing of Intimate Photos | Case Summary Muindi v Mwandigha...

24 July, 2026
Mathews Ochanda
Determinations, ODPC (KE)

MUSA WESUTSA VERSUS AZURA CREDIT LIMITED T/A TRUEPESA

ODPC COMPLAINT NO. 1149 OF 2024 ODPC COMPLAINT NO. 1149 OF 2024 MUSA WESUTSA VERSUS AZURA CREDIT LIMITED T/A TRUEPESA...

18 November, 2025
Ian Olwana
News, Cyber Security, Data Governance, Data Protection

Somalia E Visa Cybersecurity Breach Exposes Sensitive Data of Over 35,000 Applicants

Somalia is facing one of the most significant digital security crises reported in Africa this year after a major breach...

2 November, 2025
Ian Olwana
News, Cyber Security, Data Governance, Data Protection, ODPC (KE)

Safaricom, M-Tiba, and the Data Breach Allegations: What the Facts Reveal About Data Governance in Kenya

In late October 2025, Kenya’s data privacy landscape was thrust into the spotlight after a hacker group known as Kazu...

9 October, 2025
Ian Olwana
Data Governance, Cyber Security, Data Protection

Kenya’s Iris Dilemma: The Ballot Meets the Biometric Age

When the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) introduced iris recognition as part of its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise,...

6 October, 2025
Ian Olwana
News, Data Governance, Data Protection

Facebook’s $725 Million Payout: A Landmark Moment for Accountability

When news broke that Facebook’s parent company, Meta, had reached a record settlement over privacy violations, many took it as...

15 September, 2025
Ian Olwana
News, Data Protection, Determinations, ODPC (KE)

No More Secret Files: ODPC Puts Employers on Notice

Imagine this: You ace every stage of a recruitment process. Then, suddenly, the offer is yanked away. The reason? A...