March 6, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Unwanted Witness Joins Inaugural Cohort of the Spyware Accountability Initiative

Unwanted Witness announced today that it has been awarded a grant from the Spyware Accountability Initiative, whose mission is to grow a global field of civil society organizations who are advancing threat research, advocacy and accountability to address the use and trade of spyware.
March 4, 2024

Over 80% of African countries have adopted Data Protection laws but compliance is still low.

To date 36 African countries have adopted Data Protection laws and institutional frameworks, signaling positive efforts […]
January 22, 2024

Press Release: Revealing Privacy Gaps: Unwanted Witness Exposes Transparency Crisis, Explores Regulators’ Role in Latest Scorecard

The report is a precursor to the world International Data Privacy Day celebrated every January 28. This year’s International Data Privacy Day is themed "Take Control of Your Privacy.”
August 15, 2023

The Essential Role of Cost-Free Access to Personal Data in the Digital Age

As we navigate the intricacies of a data-driven world, upholding cost-free access is not only a legal and ethical obligation but a demonstration of respect for the right to privacy, and the principles that underpin a just and equitable digital society.
July 21, 2023

USE investor data was exposed to hackers, investigation finds

An investigations has indicated that unauthorised people accessed personal data of thousands of investors at the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE)
June 16, 2023

Unwanted Witness ICT Webinar Sheds Light on Uganda’s Digital Divide and the Need for Greater ICT Investment and Digital Rights Safeguards

The webinar provided a platform for candid discussions on the current state of Uganda's ICT sector, budget allocations, and their influence on the enjoyment of digital rights.
June 16, 2023

Press Release: Unwanted Witness Organizes West African Privacy Regional Engagement to Spotlight Corporate Responsibility and Civil Society’s Role in Fostering Accountability

Unwanted Witness has organized the West African Privacy Regional Engagement as part of the events that lead to the Privacy Symposium Africa 2023.
June 13, 2023

Press Release: Unwanted Witness Webinar Explores Investment in ICT as Catalyst for Digital Rights in Uganda

Unwanted Witness has organized a webinar titled “Investment in ICT as an Engine for the Enjoyment of Digital Rights in Uganda”
June 12, 2023

Harnessing Adequate ICT Investment for the Enjoyment of Digital Rights in Uganda

Despite the growing importance of digital rights in today’s interconnected world, Uganda faces significant challenges in […]