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ProDP-africa
Strenghening Personal Data Protection in Africa: Towards a Harmonized and Efficient Data Regulation System
The ProDP-Africa program entitled “Strenghening Personal Data Protection in Africa: Towards a Harmonized and Efficient Data Regulation System” is a research initiative led by the Laboratoire d’Analyse des Sociétés et Pouvoirs / Afrique-Diasporas (LASPAD), with the sponsoring of Open Society Foundations (OSF). It aims to strengthen personal data protection in the Africa by creating harmonized and effective data management frameworks.
Strategic Axes
The Strategic Axes of the ProDP-Africa Program
ProDP-Africa focuses on three major strategic axes to understand digital transformation and to set up effective frameworks, while placing personal data protection and human rights at the heart of contemporary issues.
Digital
State
Promote the adoption of effective digital governance, thus enabling African states to protect citizens’ data. Ensure digital sovereignty within the scope of the digitalization of public services.
Digital
Capitalism
Regulate the processing of personal data by companies, particularly multinational organizations, to protect African citizens from data breaches and misuse. Guarantee transparency and informed consent in the context of the economic use of personal data.
Human rights
and digital data
Protect individuals’ rights, such as privacy rights and informed consent, in the context of digitalization. Develop a harmonized framework to ensure personal data protection in Africa.
Our Experts
Our Research Team
The ProDP-Africa program is driven by a multidisciplinary team of young researchers and senior scholars specializing in various fields, including legal, political, technological, and social sciences.
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Seminars and Workshops in pictures
Explore the highlights of our seminars, workshops, open house events, and other gatherings, bringing researchers, students, professional groups, together with partners to discuss key issues linked to data protection in Africa.
Testimonials
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Abdoulaye Cissé
Junior Project Officer
I am Abdoulaye Cissé, a project officer at LASPAD. Working on ProDP-Africa, dedicated to data protection in Africa, has been enriching. I’ve enjoyed collaborating with experts and organising seminars on critical issues.
Khady Diop
PhD Candidate in Political Science
I am Khady Diop, a PhD candidate in Political Science at LASPAD, specialising in terrorism. This program has provided me with invaluable knowledge on data protection and cybercrime, which is crucial in today’s context of digitalization.
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