Data Protection and Privacy

BECAUSE PRIVACY IS A HUMAN RIGHT, SO WE FIGHT FOR IT

We know that privacy is a qualified fundamental human right and it is articulated in all of the major international and regional human rights instruments. It is upon that background that we fight for it.

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Freedom of expression

A RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION FOR EVERYONE

The ability to express oneself freely online is a fundamental human right, which empowers individuals to voice their opinions and ideas without fear of censorship or persecution. We are always at the forefront to always remind the Government of Uganda to respect and protect citizens' enjoyment of freedom of expression whether in online or offline contexts.

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Research

EXPLORE OUR RESEARCH ARCHIVE

You can freely download Unwanted Witness research and reports from this section for academic and editorial purposes. If you would like to re-use reports that we have published in commercial works such as print journals, magazines or books, please contact us for the necessary permissions.”

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Digital Identity

MAKING MORE OUT OF DIGITAL IDENTITY INITIATIVES

Because Digital Identity is now often used in ways that require data about persons stored in computer systems to be linked to their civil, or national, identities, Unwanted Witness plays a critical roles to ensure identification initiatives introduced by the government of Uganda reflect the lived experiences of Ugandans most affected by these systems and respect human rights such as right to privacy and exacerbate systemic discrimination/exclusions.

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Cyber Security

PROTECTING THE INTERNET AGAINST MALICIOUS ACTORS

In working to make the internet more secure, it’s essential to support fundamental human rights when creating and deploying technology. By engaging a team of technical experts in our policy advocacy, Unwanted Witness develops advocatesfor respect of fundamental rights while making critical communications infrastructure more secure.

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Digital Inclusion

BUILDING THE WORLD, ONE BYTE AT TIME

We are working tirelessly to bridge the digital divide and ensure that everyone has access to the transformative power of technology. Through our innovative programs and partnerships, we have helped individuals and communities gain the skills, resources, and confidence they need to thrive in the digital age. We are committed to creating a more equitable and connected world. We are proud to be at the forefront of this critical work and will continue to champion the cause of digital inclusion for years to come.

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Cyber Policy and Laws

CYBER POLICY AND LAWS

Cyber Policy is an informative and interactive civic participatory platform offering opportunities for public engagement and discussions on decisions and policies that affect internet users and communities in Uganda.

The platform provides knowledge and updates about Uganda’s Cyber laws, public petitions, and litigation related to cyber, as well as focusing on either policy gaps or challenging provisions that infringe on citizens’ cyber rights.

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OUR LATEST POSTS

November 4, 2022

Privacy Scorecard Report: An Accountability Tool in a Digitised East Africa.

NAIROBI 4th November 2022; Today on the grand finale of the Privacy Symposium Africa happening at […]
November 2, 2022

Privacy Symposium Africa: The Continent’s Fastest-Growing Privacy and Data Protection Platform

Bringing together different actors including data protection and privacy regulators will help to shape the best policies in Africa.
October 23, 2022

The Inaugural Unwanted Witness Privacy Moot: A week later and going forward, all Participating Law schools won!

Last week, we successfully held our two-day inaugural Privacy Moot Court inter-university competition that happened at […]

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