Bowmans Data Protection Group
In the digital age, personal data has become one of the most valuable commodities. The rapid adoption of digital technologies has led to a pressing need for robust data protection frameworks that safeguard privacy rights while also facilitating international trade and the free flow of information across borders. As governments, businesses, and civil society increasingly recognise the risks of data misuse, the development and enforcement of comprehensive data protection laws have become a priority.
Since its adoption, the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has had a global impact on how international businesses process, handle, and protect personal data. Several African countries have followed suit and have looked to the GDPR as a benchmark for developing their own data protection laws. These countries are at various stages in their regulatory journeys.
Our Data Protection Group, a multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary team of experienced lawyers from across our offices, is committed to supporting our clients with data protection compliance, incident response initiatives, training and disputes.
In collaboration with our Alliance firms in Ethiopia and Nigeria, and relationship firms in Botswana, Ghana, Malawi and Uganda, we have updated our Africa Guide to Data Protection as a means of keeping our clients up to date on this important area of the law.
The information in the Guide is provided as at May 2025 and gives a snapshot of the regulatory landscape in 12 African countries. The guide is available here.
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