March 6, 2024
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
To date 36 African countries have adopted Data Protection laws and institutional frameworks, signaling positive efforts […]
January 22, 2024
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
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.
May 17, 2023
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 4, 2023
Unwanted Witness together with the Data Protection Office of Mauritius virtually launched the roadmap to the fifth edition of the Privacy Symposium Africa.
April 3, 2023
Unwanted Witness is pleased to announce the launch of the 5th Privacy Symposium Africa (PSA), to be held in Port Louis, Mauritius from November 7th to 9th, 2023
February 7, 2023
We celebrate International Safer Internet Day, an annual event that aims to raise awareness about the safe and responsible use of the internet.
December 5, 2022
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.