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.
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.
May 17, 2023
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West African Privacy Engagement 2023: Fostering Corporate Accountability through Civil Society

Organized under the theme "Corporate Responsibility and Privacy Protection: The Role Of Civil Society In Fostering Corporate Accountability in West Africa," this event aims to explore strategies for strengthening privacy rights and encouraging corporate responsibility
April 11, 2023

The Fight for Privacy Rights: A Moot Court Competition

The upcoming Unwanted Witness Privacy Moot Court Competition is set to bring together law students around the country to argue and address contemporary issues related to privacy and personal data protection.
April 11, 2023

Unprecedented Response: Registration for Unwanted Witness Privacy Moot Competition Closes with Record Number of Participants

The Unwanted Witness Privacy Moot Competition has closed its registration for the 2023 edition, and the response has been nothing short of impressive.
March 28, 2023

PILAC partners with Unwanted Witness: 2nd edition of Privacy Moot Court Competition launched

On the 2nd March 2023, Public Interest Law Clinic (PILAC), School of Law (SoL), Makerere University together […]
December 5, 2022

Harmonization of Data Protection legislation in Africa: Regulators Decry lack of political will

African states either have fragmented data protection and privacy policies or none. A harmonized legal framework is still required to ensure the rapid development of a digital economy and the protection of personal data across Africa.