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 […]
This article is part of our Data Subject Rights series, explaining individual rights under NDPA, GDPR, and global data protection laws. In an age where personal information spreads instantly and can remain online indefinitely, the ability to erase outdated, harmful, or unlawfully processed data has become essential. The Right to Be Forgotten, formally known as […]