Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

View Issue TOC

Data Sovereignty in Southern Africa: Crafting Cyberlaw and Data Protection Frameworks

Yaw Oduro, Department of Research, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Adoo Baffour, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-Ghana) Logah Ameyaw, Water Research Institute (WRI) Kwasi Gyamfi, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18899633
Published: May 27, 2009

Abstract

Data sovereignty in Southern Africa is increasingly recognised as a critical issue, particularly with the rapid growth of digital economies and the increasing importance of cyberlaw frameworks to protect data privacy and security. No empirical results are provided; rather, this Perspective Piece synthesizes existing literature on cyberlaw and data protection, drawing from case studies and international best practices to inform the discussion of potential frameworks in Ghana. This Perspective Piece highlights the urgent need to establish comprehensive cyberlaw frameworks that protect data privacy and security in Ghana, aligning these efforts with broader regional initiatives to foster a more cohesive digital ecosystem. Recommendations include developing a unified framework for data protection laws across Southern Africa, incorporating elements of international best practices while also allowing room for local adaptation. Additionally, promoting regular dialogue between legal authorities from different countries is crucial for effective implementation and enforcement.

Full Text:

Read the Full Article

The HTML galley is loaded below for inline reading and better discovery.

How to Cite

Yaw Oduro, Adoo Baffour, Logah Ameyaw, Kwasi Gyamfi (2009). Data Sovereignty in Southern Africa: Crafting Cyberlaw and Data Protection Frameworks. African Environmental Law Journal (Law/Environmental crossover), Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18899633

Keywords

Sub-SaharanAfrican UnionCybersecurityHuman RightsBureaucracy

Research Snapshot

Desktop reading view
Language
EN
Formats
HTML + PDF
Publication Track
Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)
Current Journal
African Environmental Law Journal (Law/Environmental crossover)

References