Africa Digital Rights Hub

The Africa Digital Rights’ Hub is a not-for-profit think tank registered in Ghana that advances and promotes research and advocacy on digital rights.

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One Platform. Two Powerful Outcomes.

Africa’s digital future depends on one critical factor: TRUST.

This year, the Data Protection Africa Summit and the Picasso Awards Africa come together again, bringing policy dialogue and innovation recognition onto one powerful continental platform.

One gathering.
Two powerful outcomes.

• Conversations shaping Africa’s digital policy landscape
• Recognition of the innovators advancing digital rights and responsible technology

Convened by Africa Digital Rights Hub, this platform connects regulators, policymakers, innovators, and civil society working to build a trusted digital future for Africa.

More conversations.
More collaboration.
More impact.

Follow this page as we begin sharing conversations, insights, and stories shaping Africa’s digital future, and opportunities to partner with and support this growing movement.

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Behind landmark rulings, policy shifts, and regulatory milestones, there are law firms doing exceptional work.

The Data Protection and Privacy Law Firm of the Year award recognises firms that have delivered outstanding client work, shaped policy, and advanced privacy practice in Africa over the past year. Outstanding legal minds deserve recognition.

Submit your nomination: https://t.co/ThzJ8fDsDj

#ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates

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Children deserve the strongest protections in digital spaces.

The Safeguarding Children's Data Award honours those going above and beyond to protect young people online: through age-appropriate design, digital literacy, parental controls, or privacy-by-design built specifically for children's products and services.

Nominate an organisation or individual making a difference: https://t.co/ThzJ8fDsDj

#ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates

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As AI reshapes our world, who's making sure it works for everyone — fairly, accountably, and transparently?

The Responsible AI & Data Ethics award at PICCASO Awards Africa 2026 recognises leaders and initiatives building the ethical guardrails that technology needs. Frameworks, governance models, real-world impact — show us what responsible AI looks like in practice.

Submit your nomination: https://t.co/ThzJ8fDsDj

#ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

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Security is only as strong as the people who champion it every day.

The Infosec Champion of the Year category honours individuals who have made a real dent in their organisation's security posture — bridging the gap between technical teams and business leadership, and making resilience everyone's business.

Nominate your InfoSec champion: https://t.co/ThzJ8fDsDj

#ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

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Innovation in privacy isn't about theory, it's about new approaches that actually work.

The Most Innovative Data Privacy Project award recognises initiatives that tackled data protection challenges in genuinely novel ways. If you've seen or led a project that broke the mould, this is the category to enter.

Nominate here: https://t.co/ThzJ8fDsDj

#ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

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The best privacy tools don't just tick boxes, they change how people and organisations relate to their data.

PICCASO Awards Africa 2026 is calling out the Most Impactful Data Privacy Product: a platform, solution, or tool that has delivered real, measurable outcomes in securing, managing, or controlling personal data across Africa.

Submit your entry: https://t.co/ThzJ8fDsDj

#ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

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Regulation alone doesn't build trust — leadership does.

The Most Outstanding Data Protection Authority award recognises a Data Protection Authority that has gone beyond enforcement to truly champion privacy rights, foster public awareness, and lead with transparency. Which DPA in Africa is setting that standard?

Submit your nomination: https://t.co/ThzJ8fDsDj

#ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

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A great Data Protection Officer doesn't just tick compliance boxes; they shift mindsets, influence leadership, and make privacy a business priority.

Know someone doing exactly that? The Most Outstanding DPO category at PICCASO Awards Africa 2026 was made for them. Put their name forward and let their work speak for itself.

Nominate now: https://t.co/ThzJ8fDsDj

#ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

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At NADPA 2026 in Abidjan, the Africa Digital Rights Hub, in collaboration with Prism Institute, Professor Christopher Hodges OBE, Meta, and GSMA, convened critical discussions on Outcome-Based Regulatory Systems (OBCRS), responsible data sharing, scam disruption, privacy-by-design approaches, and cross-border data flows across Africa’s evolving digital ecosystem.

As scams and digital fraud become increasingly sophisticated, stronger partnerships and smarter, outcome-based regulatory approaches will be key to protecting users while supporting innovation and digital growth across Africa.

We are grateful to all our partners and speakers for contributing to these important conversations and helping shape the future of data governance in Africa

#ADRH #NADPA2026 #DataProtection #DigitalRights #Africa #Privacy #DataGovernance #DigitalTransformation

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Behind every privacy-first organisation is a team doing the hard work quietly, consistently, brilliantly.

The Data Protection / Privacy Team of the Year award shines a light on those teams. Whether they've overhauled data handling, navigated tough regulatory demands, or built a privacy programme from scratch, this one's for them.

Nominate a deserving team: https://t.co/ThzJ8fDsDj

#ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

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Someone out there is just five years into their career and already turning heads.

The PICCASO Awards Africa 2026 Rising Star category is for them. If you know an emerging voice in Privacy, Compliance, InfoSec, or Data Ethics who's making waves before most people even find their footing, we want to hear about them.

Submit your nomination → https://t.co/ThzJ8fDsDj

#ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

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Here are the official categories for the PICCASO Awards Africa 2026. From Rising Star to Responsible AI Leadership, these awards celebrate the people and organisations advancing privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance in Africa.

Submit your nomination → https://t.co/ThzJ8fDsDj

#ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

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The inaugural Big Tech Accountability (BTA) Summit in Africa is happening in Uganda under the theme "Big Tech, Data Governance, and Competition Policy in Africa’s Digital Economy."

The summit will drive actionable insights, support regulatory harmonisation, and shape sustainable digital market policies that protect citizens, empower businesses, and foster innovation across Africa.

To be part of this, partnerships and sponsorships are warmly welcome. Email: [email protected]

#BTASummit2026

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Nominations are officially OPEN for the PICCASO Awards Africa 2026! Celebrate excellence in data privacy, cybersecurity, compliance, and ethical innovation across Africa. Submit your nominations today and help us spotlight the changemakers shaping Africa's digital future.

Submit Your Nominations: https://t.co/2LI9AOalrI

#ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026
#DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates
#ExcellenceInPrivacy

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The inaugural Big Tech Accountability Summit 2026 is taking place in Kampala, Uganda.

Under the theme “Big Tech, Data Governance, and Competition Policy in Africa’s Digital Economy,” the summit will bring together key stakeholders to explore practical and sustainable approaches to digital market regulation across Africa.

As conversations around data protection, platform accountability, competition, and digital rights continue to shape Africa’s digital future, collaborative platforms like the BTA Summit are essential for building policies that protect citizens, empower businesses, and foster innovation.

We look forward to contributing to the conversations driving accountable technology governance and a more inclusive digital ecosystem across the continent.

📍 Kampala, Uganda
#BTASummit2026 #DigitalRights #DataGovernance #BigTech #CompetitionPolicy #AfricaDigitalEconomy #DigitalPolicy #ADRH

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As Africa’s digital economy continues to grow, building trust, protecting personal data, and enabling responsible innovation must go hand in hand.

At the upcoming NADPA 2026 in Abidjan, the Africa Digital Rights Hub, in collaboration with the Prism Institute, Professor Chris Hodges, Meta and GSMA, will convene discussions on Outcome-Based Regulatory Systems (OBCRS), responsible data sharing, scam disruption, and privacy-by-design approaches for the digital ecosystem.

As scams and digital fraud become more sophisticated, stronger collaboration between regulators, telecom operators, financial institutions, and ecosystem partners is essential to protect users while supporting innovation across Africa.

Want to know more? Read the latest blog.
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The wait is over.

Data Protection Africa Summit 2026 officially lands in Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬
📍 Lagos Continental Hotel
📅 3 – 6 November 2026
🎯 Theme: Strengthening Data Protection Through Strategic Partnerships

Four days. One destination. Africa's most powerful data protection conversation.

From masterclasses and policy roundtables to the prestigious PICCASO Awards Africa Dinner — DPAS 2026 brings together regulators, innovators, policymakers, and privacy professionals to shape the continent's digital future.

Organized by the Africa Digital Rights Hub (ADRH) in collaboration with PICCASO and the @ndpcngr

🔗 Register Now: https://t.co/GVLk1LNFgg

#ADRH #DPAS2026 #LaunchDay #DataProtectionAfrica #Nigeria🇳🇬 #DigitalAfrica #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #NDPC #DataPrivacy

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Africa’s digital transformation is accelerating — but trust must grow with it.

From AI innovation to expanding digital economies, strong data protection and digital rights frameworks are essential to building safe and inclusive digital societies.

Through platforms like Data Protection Africa Summit and the PICCASO Awards Africa, convened by Africa Digital Rights Hub and PICCASO, stakeholders across the continent are working together to shape a trusted digital future.

#ADRH
#DigitalRights
#ResponsibleAI
#DigitalGovernance
#DPAS26
#PiccasoAwardsAfrica

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Conversations shaping Africa’s digital future begin here.
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#DigitalRights
#ResponsibleAI
#DigitalGovernance
#DPAS26
#PiccasoAwardsAfrica