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Introduction In the 1990s, there was a worldwide expansion of the private sector and an increase in transnational economic activity. With this rise in private sector economic activity…
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The act of sharing a personal image without consent is a violation of the subject’s privacy and autonomy. It is crucial to understand that the ownership of personal…
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Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistant technologies such as digital voice assistants and chatbots have become increasingly ubiquitous and powerful in Africa. In a datafied society, AI assistant technologies…
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Introduction Digital ID systems refer to systems that use digital technologies to capture, validate, store, transfer, identify and authenticate data of people. With the revolutionary transformation in the…
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Commercial use of personal data or direct marketing has been defined as the ‘distribution of products, information and promotion by aiming interactive communication with the consumers’.1 It has…
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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the increasing use of technology in our daily lives has made children’s privacy a growing concern.1 AI technology collects massive amounts…
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Understanding Image Rights. Over the years, image rights have been considered in sports law in as far as it relates to athletes’ brand management and endorsements. However, with…
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Introduction The African continent is witnessing significant progress in artificial intelligence (AI), as countries such as Rwanda, Kenya and South Africa invest in its development. However, concerns arise…
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International Data privacy day is an annual celebration commemorated on 28th January to recognize and create awareness about the importance of respecting privacy and safeguarding data. It is…
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Digital rights cases to watch out for in 2023 2022 was a busy year in corridors of justice. Moreso, in the realm of digital rights. Despite it being…
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