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Uganda PDPA 2019: Implementation Challenges and Recommendations
15 November 2025uganda
Abstract
Three years after the Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act came into force, this report examines compliance rates across sectors, enforcement actions taken by the Personal Data Protection Office, and makes 12 concrete recommendations for strengthening implementation.
About the Author

Masiika Christine Thembo
Founder & CEO
Founder and CEO of Traverse Minds Africa. Cybersecurity strategist, digital policy advocate, and civic-tech entrepreneur building Africa's integrated digital infrastructure.