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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.

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Masiika Christine Thembo

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.

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