DigiCivic Initiative

A non-governmental & public interest-driven organization established to promote digital rights and the civic space.

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The session explored lawful data processing, the rights of data subjects, and the responsibilities of institutions handling personal information, while highlighting the growing importance of data protection in an increasingly digital society.

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Most people only think about their personal data when something goes wrong with it.

As more aspects of everyday life move online, understanding how personal information is collected, processed and protected has become increasingly important to safeguarding rights and

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ensuring accountability.

In Session 5 of the Digital Rights Judges Workshop, facilitated by Ada Isamade, participants examined the principles of data protection and the role of the law in protecting privacy rights in the digital environment.

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Participants explored the capabilities and limitations of AI-generated content, the growing challenge of deepfakes and manipulated media, and why questions of authenticity can no longer be viewed as a simple matter of determining whether something is real or fake.

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What happens when seeing is no longer enough to prove something is real?

As artificial intelligence continues to transform how content is created and manipulated, questions around authenticity, evidence, and trust are becoming increasingly complex.

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Session 4 of the Digital Rights Judges Workshop, facilitated by Fidelis Adaikwu, examined how AI is reshaping the judicial landscape and challenging traditional approaches to assessing evidence.

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As digital technologies continue to evolve, strengthening awareness and building institutional capacity will be essential to protecting rights and promoting accountability.

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Technology is creating new opportunities, but it is also creating new risks.

Facilitated by Michael Itegbe of Spaces for Change, Session 3 examined the growing digital threats affecting individuals, institutions, and democratic societies, including surveillance abuse,

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cyberstalking, disinformation, and AI-enabled harms.

The discussions highlighted how these threats impact privacy, safety, and public trust, while emphasizing the importance of authenticating digital evidence and ensuring effective legal remedies.

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As technology continues to shape society, the discussions reinforced the importance of ensuring that rights remain protected and that legal systems evolve to meet the realities of the digital age.

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Human rights do not disappear online.

In Session 2 of the Digital Rights Judges Workshop, Executive Director, DigiCivic Initiative, @MojirayoDR explored how rights such as privacy, freedom of expression, and access to information extend into digital spaces.

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The session examined the legal frameworks that protect these rights, the challenges posed by internet restrictions and censorship, and the need to balance individual rights with public interest and national security.

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The session underscored the importance of digital literacy and the need for individuals and institutions to better understand how personal information is created, shared, and protected in an increasingly connected world.

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Much of what we do online leaves a trace, often long after we think it has disappeared.

At the Digital Rights Judges Workshop, Ezinne Kalu led a session on digital footprints and their implications for privacy, security, and everyday life.

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From emails and browsing histories to social media activity and metadata, participants explored how digital records are created, why online anonymity is often misunderstood, and how emerging technologies such as AI-generated impersonation and voice cloning are creating new risks.

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@MojirayoDR It’s been a week of serious work, with some impactful moments along the way.

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Kicking of day two of our Digital Rights Litigation Surgery with our first session on Online Gender Based Violence (OGBV)

This session aims to highlight intersectional harms in digital spaces

Facilitator: Morisola Alaba-Akinlabi

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@MojirayoDR And it’s a wrap at our two day Digital Rights Litigation Surgery 🚀

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@MojirayoDR Session 3: Artificial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Human Rights

This session aims to explore emerging technologies and legal implications

Facilitator: Fidelis Adaikwu

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Digital rights cases are growing, but many of the legal questions they raise are still evolving.

DCI is convening a two-day Digital Rights Litigation Surgery, equipping lawyers and digital rights advocates with the legal and advocacy skills to take on digital rights cases.

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@MojirayoDR Breakout session: Group discussions & case studies on data protection and privacy law