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By Ross Moyo
SADC partners have nominated Zimbabwe to lead data protection capacity building efforts in the region. ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera welcomed this development, emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation in ensuring secure cross-border data flows.Minister Mavetera revealed this at the National Data Privacy Symposium held recently at the Holiday Inn in the City of Kings, Bulawayo.
The minister noted that data protection is a critical component of Zimbabwe’s digital economy plans. She emphasized that the country is prioritizing data protection through the Cyber and Data Protection Act.
Mavetera emphasized that data protection is essential for promoting trust in digital services. She urged stakeholders to prioritize data protection in their operations. She said,
“Recognising that regional coordination is essential, I am proud to announce that our SADC partners have nominated Zimbabwe to be a torchbearer for data protection capacity building.”
The Youthful Minister added,
“Moving forward, we must all adopt a “privacy-first” philosophy in every new initiative. As Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reminds us, “We ensure that the user is always in control of their data and its use.”
Let us approach this challenge believing, as Marie Wallace once noted, that “How we approach privacy will have the single greatest impact on our future society.” By placing privacy at our core, we can build a safe, thriving, and truly inclusive digital economy for all.
The nomination is a recognition of Zimbabwe’s efforts in promoting data protection. Mavetera urged stakeholders to continue working together to promote data protection.
The minister also highlighted the importance of international cooperation in promoting data protection. She noted that Zimbabwe is committed to working with regional and international partners.
Mavetera emphasized that data protection is a key enabler of digital transformation. She urged stakeholders to prioritize data protection in their operations.
The Third National Data Privacy Symposium provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss data protection issues. The event featured presentations from local and international experts.
Mavetera’s remarks were well-received by stakeholders. They emphasized the need for continued collaboration and awareness-raising on data protection issues.
The minister’s emphasis on data protection is a welcome development. It is expected to promote awareness and understanding of data protection issues among stakeholders.
Data protection is a critical component of Zimbabwe’s digital economy plans. The country is prioritizing data protection through the Cyber and Data Protection Act.
The Act provides a framework for data protection. Mavetera urged stakeholders to familiarize themselves with the Act and its provisions.
The minister noted that data protection is a shared responsibility. She also urged stakeholders to work together to promote data protection.
Mavetera emphasized that data protection is essential for promoting trust in digital services urging stakeholders to prioritize data protection in their operations.
The nomination is a recognition of Zimbabwe’s efforts in promoting data protection. Mavetera urged stakeholders to continue working together to promote data protection.
The minister’s remarks underscore Zimbabwe’s commitment to data protection. The country is taking significant steps to promote data protection and ensure a trusted digital economy.
Also present at this Symposium adding more weight to SADC’s nomination of Zimbabwe in Minister Mavetera’s own words were “representatives of Data Protection Authorities:
• The Nigeria Data Protection Commissioner, Dr Vincent O. Olatunji;
• The Chief Executive Officer of the Information
Regulator of South Africa, Mr Mosalanyane Mosala;
• The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority, represented by Ms Keamogetswe Matomela;
• The Head of Data Protection, Malawi Regulatory Authority, Mr Daniel Chiwoni;
• ARPTC Data Protection Authority of the Democratic Republic of Congo, herein represented by Mr Parfit Mbaz
• Convener of the Privacy Symposium Africa, Mr Allan Kegozi Sempala.”
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