39 African Countries Have Data Protection Laws, 34 Have Regulators
As African countries continue their digital transformation, protecting personal data and ensuring privacy has become a major concern.
A recent report by Yellow Card shows that 39 out of 55 African countries have enacted data protection laws, with 34 of them establishing dedicated data protection authorities.
Nigeria and UK Establish Strategic Cybersecurity Partnership to Strengthen National Digital Defenses
Nigeria is set to collaborate with the United Kingdom to develop a robust national cybersecurity framework to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.
Google Introduces AI-Powered Scam Detection for Calls and Messages to Protect Users
Google has introduced AI-powered features to detect scams in calls and text messages, aiming to protect users from sophisticated scams.
Google Messages and Calls now include features designed to combat conversational scams that may initially seem harmless.
GISF and Praesidio Safeguarding UK Partner to Protect Children Online in Ghana
Ghana Internet Safety Foundation (GISF) and Praesidio Safeguarding UK have joint forces to combat Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and online harms in Ghana.
This partnership aims to equip Ghanaian parents with the necessary skills and knowledge to safeguard their children's digital activities.
U.K. ICO Investigates TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur Over Children's Data Privacy
The U.K.'s Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has launched an investigation into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur to assess their compliance with child data protection laws and the measures they have in place to safeguard children aged 13 to 17 online.
Google Fixes Over 40 Android Vulnerabilities, Warns of Active Exploits
Google has patched over 40 vulnerabilities in Android, including two that are currently being exploited.
Users are advised to update their devices to at least the 2025-03-01 security patch level to ensure protection against the latest threats.