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Location Based Services (LBS) have been defined as mobile applications that provide information depending on a user’s location.1 It also denotes ‘applications integrating geographic location with the general…
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Worldcoin is an open-source protocol or system that aims to provide universal access to the global economy to every person.1 Developed under the Tools for Humanity (TFH) Project…
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The seamless flow of data across borders, a cornerstone of the digital age, faces significant hurdles due to inconsistencies between domestic data protection laws in various African countries.1…
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Introduction The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a game-changer as it seeks to promote integration and economic growth among 54 African states that have so far…
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On August 9th 2023, India enacted its first data protection legislation, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP). This comes after a long-awaited journey with two bills being…
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Introduction Cross-border data flows are the transfer of information or data across national boundaries. Transfer of data across borders may be necessary to achieve diverse objectives depending on…
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On 27th July 2023, Kenya’s digital infrastructure was the target of a cyberattack that affected both public and private institutions.1 The Companies that were partially crippled by this…
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Background Technological advancement often outpaces regulation, as has been the case in cyber-security matters on the African continent. This has resulted in gaps in cyber security regulation, as…
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Background In recent digital-savvy times, data is considered the new oil. According to scholars like Clive Humby, the likening of data to oil is on the fact that…
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Introduction Online dating applications, commonly referred to as dating apps, are dating services that are available through mobile dating applications which enable people to meet potential partners. Online…
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