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The Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020 (the Cybercrimes Act) is the first stat.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/understanding-your-rights-and-obligations-under-the-cybercrimes-act-an-integral-aspect-of-businesses-data-and-information-protection-processes) [Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [ICT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) [Regulations](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulations) [Mobile Devices](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/mobile-devices) [Africa Law Partners](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/africa-law-partners) ## [Upcoming Regulations for Mobile Devices in Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/upcoming-regulations-for-mobile-devices-in-kenya) The Communications Authority of Kenya has announced significant new regulations aimed at enhancing tax compliance and maintaining the integrity of mobile devices within the ICT sector. These regulations will take effect on 01 January 2025, and are critical for local assem.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/upcoming-regulations-for-mobile-devices-in-kenya) [Tanzania](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tanzania) [Data Protection](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/data-protection) [ICT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) [Cross-border Transfers](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/cross-border-transfers) [Clyde & Co.](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/clyde-co) ## [Legal and Compliance Requirements for Cross-Border Personal Data Transfers Under Tanzania’s Personal Data Protection Framework](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/legal-and-compliance-requirements-for-cross-border-personal-data-transfers-under-tanzanias-personal-data-protection-framework) As the global exchange of information becomes increasingly prevailing, safeguarding personal data during cross-border transfers is essential. The Personal Data Protection Act (No. 11 of 2022) and the Personal Data Protection (Personal Data Collection and Processing) Regul.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/legal-and-compliance-requirements-for-cross-border-personal-data-transfers-under-tanzanias-personal-data-protection-framework) [Zimbabwe](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/zimbabwe) [Data Protection](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/data-protection) [ICT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) [Regulations](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulations) [Muvingi Mugadza](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/muvingi-mugadza) ## [Understanding SI 155 of 2024: New Regulations on Data Protection Licensing and Data Protection Officers in Zimbabwe](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/understanding-si-155-of-2024-new-regulations-on-data-protection-licensing-and-data-protection-officers-in-zimbabwe) In an increasingly digital world, the protection of personal data and the regulation of cyber activities are crucial for safeguarding individual privacy and maintaining trust in technology. Zimbabwe’s Statutory Instrument (SI) 155 of 2024 Cyber and Data Protection Licensi.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/understanding-si-155-of-2024-new-regulations-on-data-protection-licensing-and-data-protection-officers-in-zimbabwe) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [ICT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) [Artificial intelligence](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/artificial-intelligence) [Olaniwun Ajayi](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/olaniwun-ajayi) ## [Overview of Nigeria’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2024](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/overview-of-nigerias-draft-national-artificial-intelligence-strategy-2024) Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, playing a crucial role in driving economic growth and addressing various societal challenges, amongst many others. In recognition of the rapid evolution and potential of AI, the Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovatio.. 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[Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/liability-for-cybercrime-a-flexible-balancing-test) [South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) [ICT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) [Case discussion](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/case-discussion) [IP](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ip) [Webber Wentzel](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/webber-wentzel) ## [Protecting Your Personal Information When Gaming](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/protecting-your-personal-information-when-gaming) Since its inception in the 1950s, video gaming has grown infinitely more popular, advanced, commercialised, and certainly more legally complicated. While games are typically subject to terms and conditions governing their access, gamers are often unaware of specific terms.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/protecting-your-personal-information-when-gaming) [Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Ghana](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ghana) [Mauritius](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/mauritius) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) [Financial Services](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/financial-services) [ICT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) [Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/udo-udoma-belo-osagie) ## [Fintech: How Is the World Shaping the Financial Innovation Industry? (2024)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/fintech-how-is-the-world-shaping-the-financial-innovation-industry-2024) In recent years, financial technology (fintech) has rapidly expanded worldwide, forcing traditional financial institutions to evolve in response to this innovative manner of conducting business in the financial industry. Today, we continue to witness the significant impac.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/fintech-how-is-the-world-shaping-the-financial-innovation-industry-2024) [Commercial Crime](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/commercial-crime) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [ICT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) [IP](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ip) [Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/udo-udoma-belo-osagie) ## [Cybersquatting in Nigeria: Challenges and Countermeasures](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/cybersquatting-in-nigeria-challenges-and-countermeasures) In our digitally driven world, where the internet is a cornerstone of commerce, communication, and information dissemination, cybersquatting has emerged as a serious threat. The Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act of 2015 in Nigeria addresses this menace, spec.. 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