Data Privacy
Essential discussions on data privacy issues, legislation, and protection strategies.
- Interesting Reads
Porn Websites Forcing Age Verification Laws Lost 90% of Online Traffic, Study Reveals
When the United Kingdom rolled out its new Online Safety Act, politicians patted themselves on the back. Finally, a bold…
- News
Kenya Leads the Continent in Data Protection Maturity
Kenya is once again putting data at the center of its digital transformation story. This week, the government officially launched…
- News
Odoo Founder Shoots Down Claims of Data Selling
Recent reports circulating on Kenyan social media have accused Odoo, the global open-source ERP provider, of collecting and reselling user…
- News
Kenya’s High Court Rejects Paradigm Initiative’s Bid to Join X/Twitter Data Protection Case
High Court rejects Paradigm Initiative’s bid to join X Corp data case, citing perceived partisanship and failure to meet neutrality…
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AI Giants, Market Milestones & Kenya’s Digital Wake-Up
AI hits new heights as NVIDIA tops markets, China goes open-source, and Kenya faces digital readiness and consumer data threats.
- Interesting Reads
Inside Kenya’s Underground Data Market: Your Personal Info Might Already Be on Sale for As Little as KES 50
Insights At a Glance: A website called Data Kenya Shop is openly selling detailed personal data of Kenyans — including…
- How To/ Explained
WhatsApp Ads Will Track Your Location, Language, and Channel Activity — Here’s What That Means
Insights At a Glance: Meta is introducing ads in WhatsApp’s Updates tab using data like your city, language, and Channels…
- How To/ Explained
Here Are Top 5 ColorOS 15 Privacy Features Every OPPO User Should Be Using
Insights At a Glance: OPPO’s ColorOS 15 packs powerful privacy features — from hiding photos and notes to locking screen…
- News
U.S. FCC Boots Chinese-Controlled Test Labs from Device Approval Process
In a decisive move to safeguard America’s communications infrastructure, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially barred labs and…
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Kenya Publishes Draft Rules on Biometric Data and Age Verification — Here’s What That Means for You
Kenya just hit the brakes on the wild ride of biometric data collection and age verification—at least to check if…
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CA Sets October 2025 Deadline for Enforcing Child Online Safety Guidelines in Kenya
The internet is a vast, wondrous place, a digital playground where we all learn, connect, and explore. Yet, for many,…
- News
Android 16’s New ‘Advanced Protection’ Mode Is a Lifeline for At-Risk Journalists, Politicians, and Activists
Let’s be honest: if you’re a journalist, politician, activist, or even a public figure in Kenya, your phone isn’t just…
- Business
Kenya High Court Orders Worldcoin to Delete Biometric Data After Illegality Ruling
Kenya’s High Court rules Worldcoin acted illegally, orders biometric data deletion, setting major precedent amid global scrutiny and expansion.
- Startups
Shutter Network Launches Shutter API to Bring Next-Gen Encryption to Web3
Shutter Network launches Shutter API, a decentralized encryption tool enabling trustless privacy for Web3 auctions, gaming, DeFi, and secure transactions.
- News
Google’s Find My Device Network Expands with Enhanced Features and Privacy Protections: What You Need to Know
Google’s updated Find My Device network enhances privacy, expands functionality, offers customizable participation, and supports more devices worldwide.
