Publications

Analysis of the Zambia Cyber Security and Cyber Crime Bills 2024
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Zambia has published the Cyber Security Bill, 2024 and the Cyber Crimes Bill, 2024, which would repeal the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act of 2021. These proposed laws’ objective of combating cyber crimes and promoting a safe and healthy digital society is welcome, as is the need for the country to strengthen its cyber security posture, including through legislation.

Uganda’s Civil Society Strengthening Activity (CSSA) baseline study
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This report documents the findings of a baseline study on access to and use of digital tools by civil society organisations (CSOs) and activists in Uganda.

Foreign Influence on Civic Space in Uganda - Implications for Digital Rights
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Uganda is experiencing a democratic regression characterised by the declining state of press freedom, hostility towards the political opposition and critics by state agencies, and mounting restrictions on the activities of civil society organisations (CSOs).

Disinformation and Electoral Integrity in South Africa's 2024 Polls: State of Play and Future Directions
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South Africa will hold its seventh general elections on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, with over 14,000 candidates vying for seats as part of the 400 members of the National Assembly and at least 445 members of Provincial Legislatures in the nine provinces.

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Data Protection and Privacy Brief
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Artificial intelligence (AI), which refers to computer systems capable of performing complex tasks that historically only a human could do, such as reasoning, making decisions, or solving problems has the potential to impact various aspects of society.

Disability and ICT Accessibility Framework Indicators - French Version
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Indicateurs pour un Cadre d’Accessibilité aux TIC pour les personnes handicapées: Un cadre pour le suivi de la mise en œuvre des lois et politiques sur l'accessibilité aux TIC en Afriqu

Policy Brief- Kenya's Digital Health Act 2024
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What Does Kenya's Digital Health Act Portend for Data Governance and Regulation?

Policy Brief- Biometrics and Digital Identity in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities and Policy Options
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Biometrics and Digital Identity in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities and Policy Options

Disability and ICT Accessibility Framework Indicators - Second Edition
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The goal of this category of indicators is to provide a framework for assessing the extent to which existing and proposed ICT policies, legislation, and regulations promote accessibility.

Labour and Digital Rights Brief
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Africa has witnessed technological advancements that have raised optimism that data-driven digital solutions could revolutionise various sectors and transform the future of work on the continent.

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Tanzania Safety of Journalists Meeting
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The media in Africa continues to face serious challenges in the execution of its work.

Towards Rights Respecting Digital Laws in Uganda Infographic
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Uganda’s laws governing the digital domain contribute to the suppression of digital rights.

Leveraging digital technologies to enhance data governance practices in Africa
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The current data governance policies and practices in Africa have continued to attract attention due to their inadequacy in ensuring the protection and respect for the rights of individual data subjects.

NHRI's Workshop Agenda
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Digital Rights Capacity Building of East and Southern Africa National Human Rights Institutions

Fact-Checking and Ethical Reporting Workshop for Ethiopian Journalists
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Journalism plays a crucial role in informing and shaping public opinion in Ethiopia. However, in recent years, the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation has become a significant challenge. This surge in disinformation is undermining social cohesion, promoting conflict, and leading to a concerning number of threats against journalists and human rights defenders

Our Work on Surveillance Concerns In Africa
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CIPESA research has found that the expansion in state surveillance in various African countries is denying citizens their rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly, and undermining their participation in democratic processes.

Vendor Questionnaire
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Vendor Questionnaire

CIPESA PREQUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS
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CIPESA PREQUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS FOR 2024- 2027

CIPESA Strategic Plan 2023 - 2027
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Our work continues to respond to a shortage of information, resources and actors consistently working at the nexus of technology, human rights and society.

The Africa Digital Rights Fund Guidelines January 2024
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The funds will be accessible to organisations and coalitions working on tech accountability, aligned to one or more of the funding priorities