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Data Protection and Privacy Office - Rwanda

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Official Twitter account of the personal data protection and privacy supervisory authority in Rwanda 🇷🇼 For queries, call our toll-free number at 9080.

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A look back at the successful 3rd #EACDataProtectionExchange where member states met to advance harmonization of EAC Data Governance. We thank @jumuiya @_AfricanUnion @GIZAfricanUnion @EUinRW @D4DHub_EU @DigiCenterRW for their support. @ODPC_KE @pdpoUG @pdpc_tz @dpasomalia


Ensure personal data are processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner. Genzura ko amakuru bwite atunganywa mu buryo bukurikije amategeko, nta kubogama kandi bunyuze mu mucyo. ▶️ dpo.gov.rw #TekanaOnline


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HAPPENING TODAY: As we close cybersecurity awareness month, join us and our partners @RwandaICT, @Rwanda_Child, @isoc_rw and @GetSafeOnline for this X space on cyber hygiene best practices to protect children online. Follow the discussion through the link below at 7:00 PM…

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Only collect personal data which is necessary to your business purpose. Limiting the personal data you collect, limits the risk. Tunganya amakuru bwite agendanye n'impamvu y'akazi gusa wigabanyirize ingaruka. #TekanaOnline @DPORwanda


During the recently concluded 3rd @jumuiya Data Protection Knowledge Exchange, member states took stock of their Data Governance domestication journey. Here are some of the milestones from @ODPC_KE, @pdpoUG, @pdpc_tz, @dpasomalia, and @DPORwanda


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Participants of the @jumuiya EAC Data Protection Exchange, who represented 8 member states, visited @Kigali_Memorial to take part in a guided tour of the memorial and pay tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. #EACDataProtectionExchange

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From Oct 16-18, 2024 Rwanda hosted the @jumuiya East Africa Data Protection Exchange where 70 representatives of 8 EAC member states met to advance harmonized data governance for the region. The event highlighted regional collaboration as a key element to fully harnessing the…


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The final day of the East African Community Data Protection Exchange is currently underway at Park Inn by Radisson in Kigali. Data Protection Authorities from 8 EAC member states are present to align on actionable recommendations for EAC data governance harmonization.…

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The 3rd #EACDataProtectionExchange, hosted by @DPORwanda & @jumuiya, is ongoing in Kigali 🇷🇼. Discussions include developing legal frameworks that ensure effective data protection & establishing reg. cooperation🫱🏽‍🫲🏿towards the implementation of an #EAC Data Governance Framework.

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The delegates and guests close the official opening ceremony with a group picture #EACDataProtectionExchange

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"This exchange will contribute to building a foundation for a secure, resilient and data-driven EAC whose Member States trade with - and trust - each other, and are sure that their privacy is taken care of." _Remarks by @RwandaICT PS @yves_Iradukunda #EACDataProtectionExchange

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"Africa needs to take advantage of the amount of data being processed from the continent. The EAC's Data Governance Framework sets a common priority and lays a foundation toward that goal"._Souhila Amazouz, Senior Digital Policy Officer, @_AfricanUnion #EACDataProtectionExchange

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"The EU is honoured and proud to be contributing to the harmonization of legal frameworks within the EAC Community. As we speak of data, we also need to promote data security & digital trust for region's citizens"_ Ms. Michela Tomasella, @EUinRW's Head of Cooperation.

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In his remarks, @giz_rwanda's Digital Transformation & Inclusion Cluster Head, Mr. @normanschraepel reiterated the GIZ's support toward efforts to enable data within the region through harmonised data protection guidelines and frameworks. #EACDataProtectionExchange

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"As we continue discussions, let's agree to walk out with a clear implementation plan, that we move beyond policy & regulations and take a step toward concrete actionable steps to operationalise a Data Governance Framework for the EAC." _Mr. Kanamugire #EACDataProtectionExchange

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Mr. Kanamugire: "The 3rd EAC data protection exchange comes at a critical stage where cultural and economic factors hinder our ability to share data. Hence, it remains important to harmonise our countries' legislative processes and data flows". #EACDataProtectionExchange

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#HappeningNow This afternoon formally marks the opening of the 3rd East African Community Data Protection Knowledge Exchange. The CEO of @Cybersec_Rwanda, David Kanamugire opens the session with his welcome remarks. #EACDataProtectionExchange

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Mr. @erasterurangwa, Head of Data Protection at @Cybersec_Rwanda highlights the digitization of public services in Rwanda as a catalyst for the enforcement of standardized protocols & security measures across all digital platforms. #EACDataProtectionExchange

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