data protection

Absa is investing capital in Kenya, Ghana has refused US funding to protect its citizens' data, and Nigeria's election is a key focus. The brief highlights business, technology, and political developments across Africa.

John Edwards resigned as Britain's information commissioner after admitting to 'poor judgment' and inappropriate humor that caused offense, following an investigation by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). The ICO's probe concluded there was 'a case to answer,' leading to Edwards stepping down immediately.

Kenya plans to sell anonymized citizens' data to boost innovation and address fiscal deficits, but the initiative faces privacy concerns and criticism. The government aims to sell 1,000 datasets over five years via subscriptions or data-as-a-service models, while opponents worry about potential re-identification risks despite anonymization claims.

An NHS trust has dismissed 11 staff members for inappropriately accessing medical records of victims from the Nottingham stabbing incident. The action demonstrates the trust's enforcement of data protection policies and patient privacy regulations following the incident.

The UK Biobank project has facilitated medical breakthroughs using data from half a million volunteers, but recent revelations about the sale of their confidential health records on a Chinese website have sparked privacy concerns.

The article questions the current understanding of privacy, suggesting the debate should focus on defining the type of privacy needed in the digital age rather than its existence. It highlights the evolving nature of privacy concerns amid technological advancements and societal changes.

NAKIVO Inc. released version 11.2 of its Backup & Replication software, emphasizing ransomware defense, faster replication speeds, and compatibility with vSphere 9 and Proxmox VE 9.0. The update focuses on proactive data protection and enhanced reliability.