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Beyond identity: An ecosystem to supply quality public services
The aim of citizen ID programmes is often limited to just identification, failing to address a wider scope that would allow governments to manage detailed data about the population and individuals.
This white paper sets out a detailed analysis of the characteristics and issues related to setting up an ecosystem to supply quality public services, and offers some strategic advice for a successful implementation.
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Principles of data protection
The first episode of the Data Protectors Podcast touches on data protection principles and how small businesses and organisations can integrate them into their operations.
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Registration as a data controller or processor
The second episode of the Data Protectors Podcast touches on registration as a data controller or processor. It explains who is required to register, why it is important to register and how exactly one can register with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
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Two recommendations to advance the geospatial data sector in Senegal
The AU-EU D4D Hub project organised a series of workshops on June 1st and 2nd to promote the use of geospatial data for the development of innovative digital solutions in Senegal. Find here the recommendations that came out to advance the geospatial data sector in Senegal.
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The cost of compliance
Episodes 1 and 2 of the Data Protectors Podcast presented the data protection principles and the first component of compliance, which is registration. Episode 3 builds on these themes to further explore the costs of complying with the Data Protection Act.
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Cross-border data transfers
Listen now to the Episode 4 of the Data Protectors Podcast.
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Engaging with data protection authorities
Episode 5 of the Data Protectors podcast introduces SMEs to the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) and explains how they can build a good relationship with the Office.
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Digital signature: The European Union’s eIDAS regulation, explained
In 2014, the European Union (EU) adopted a regulation to establish a single market for electronic identification and trust serviced across its 27 Member States. Known as eIDAS, this is the first regulation of its kind in the world. eIDAS regulates the legal effect of electronic identification and signatures across 27 member states making it the most comprehensive and well utilized framework. Therefore, it offers many opportunities for third countries outside the European Union to draw inspiration and adopt similar security standards.
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The future of data protection
Episode 6 of the Data Protectors Podcast takes a radical shift from previous episodes by taking a crystal ball and trying to paint a picture of the future of data protection and data security in Kenya and the world.
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Three recommendations to boost innovation through multi-stakeholder collaboration
Across the African continent, governments are investing in digitalisation to foster economic growth and development for all. Despite multiple challenges such as limited connectivity (the latest data indicates that only one-third of Africa’s population is online) and even electricity, some countries are benefitting from leapfrogging and the adoption of digital innovations to provide more effective public services and create opportunities for citizens.
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The Power of Earth Observation: Interview with Dr. Adam Lewis of Digital Earth Africa
In this interview, the AfricaConnect3 team speaks to Dr. Lewis about the immense power of Earth Observation in building a better future for Africa and the critical role that effective networks like NRENs have in making this happen.
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