Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Cyberlaw and Data Protection in Southern Africa: A Qualitative Study in Chad,

Chadiana Moundougu, King Faisal University of Chad Abraham Ngaletimba, King Faisal University of Chad Sabrina Ongono, University of N'Djamena
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18900562
Published: May 24, 2009

Abstract

Cyberlaw in Southern Africa has emerged as a critical area of legal development amidst technological advancements and privacy concerns. The research employs semi-structured interviews with judges, lawyers, and civil society representatives as key informants. Data analysis is guided by thematic content analysis. Interviews revealed significant challenges in enforcing data protection laws due to limited legal training among practitioners. While Chad's cyberlaw framework shows promise, its enforcement remains constrained by human resource limitations and awareness gaps. Enhanced judicial education programmes and public awareness campaigns are recommended to bolster the effectiveness of existing cyberlaw frameworks.

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Chadiana Moundougu, Abraham Ngaletimba, Sabrina Ongono (2009). Cyberlaw and Data Protection in Southern Africa: A Qualitative Study in Chad,. African Transitional Justice Law (Law/Political Science/Social crossover), Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18900562

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African geographycyberlawdata protectionjurisprudencelegal frameworksqualitative methodologyprivacy studies

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