In the 21st century, a new form of extraction has emerged one that relies not on land, minerals, or labor, but on data. For Africa, a continent with more than 1.4 billion people generating innumerable digital imprints daily, the question arises: Is Africa’s data being exploited? This phenomenon, commonly referred to as data colonialism or […]
As mobile phones become indispensable to daily life, businesses in the United States — from gas stations to shopping malls — are quietly collecting location and behavioral data from these devices. This practice, while often pitched as a tool for improving customer experience and operational efficiency, raises pressing privacy concerns for everyday consumers. What exactly […]
This article is part of our Data Subject Rights series, explaining individual rights under NDPA, GDPR, and global data protection laws. Algorithms increasingly decide who gets a loan, a job interview, insurance coverage, social media visibility, or even access to essential services. While automation can improve efficiency, it can also introduce serious risks — including […]