In Episode 271 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds, The Data Diva, talks with Ridwan Oloyede, Emerging Technologies and Technology Policy Lead, about the rapid evolution of data protection across Africa and why global conversations often misunderstand or oversimplify the continent. Ridwan shares insights into how privacy and technology policy have matured across African jurisdictions and why Africa should not be treated as a monolith in global regulatory discussions.
The conversation explores the growth of data protection laws, regulators, and professional communities across the continent, including how capacity building, certification, and cross-border collaboration are shaping the next generation of privacy leadership. Debbie and Ridwan discuss common misconceptions, the importance of local context, and how African countries diverge meaningfully on issues such as post-mortem privacy, registration requirements, audits, and cross-border data transfers.
They also examine how legal traditions that predate the GDPR influence modern African privacy frameworks, including differing approaches to legal bases for processing and consent. Ridwan emphasizes the need for better global research, storytelling, and representation to accurately reflect what is happening on the ground. The episode highlights Africa’s growing role in shaping global privacy norms through innovation, pragmatism, and preventative approaches to data protection.
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