Unwanted Witness, in partnership with @pdpoUG , will be hosting a one-day training workshop tomorrow aimed at building the capacity of key electoral stakeholders to:. ✅ Comply with data protection laws.✅ Promote ethical use of personal data.✅ Strengthen trust in the democratic

Highlights from stakeholder reflections👇.📌 @UgandaEC should register with @pdpoUG & publish its privacy policy.📌 Strong laws exist—but implementation must match Uganda’s realities.📌 All ministries handling citizen data must be engaged & guided.📌 Citizens must take interest

From spirited debate to shared resolve — all voices agree: citizens’ data deserves protection. Stakeholders, the responsibility is yours. The conversation goes on.

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📌Mandatory DPIAs. Before deploying biometric voter verification kits (BVVKs), the EC must conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments to identify risks like breaches or system failures. 📢 The EC should publish DPIA findings publicly—addressing past issues like 2021 BVVK

📌No Unauthorized Data Sharing.The EC is prohibited from sharing voter data with political parties or private entities. 📌Independent Oversight.To rebuild public trust, the EC must set up an independent mechanism to monitor how voter data is handled—especially given past

📌 Transparency at Registration.During the Jan 20–Feb 10, 2025 voter update, the @UgandaEC must display clear notices explaining how biometric and personal data will be used solely for electoral purposes. 📌Data Storage & Security.Voter data must be stored in encrypted

As Uganda gears up for elections, the @UgandaEC must take critical steps to protect voter data and ensure compliance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act (DPPA). Here’s what that looks like in practice: 👇

Digital campaigning isn’t inherently bad—.but it needs clear rules on data use and political ads to protect voters and ensure fairness. #DataProtection

Recommendations to political parties for Ethical Data Use Ahead of the 2026 General Elections. ▪️ Develop & publish Privacy Policies at all data collection points (websites, rallies, etc.).▪️ Conduct DPIAs – For high-risk activities like digital campaigns and voter apps.▪️

Political parties must display clear Privacy Policies at all data collection points—websites, registration tables & campaign events. 📌 Policies must outline data types collected, purposes, rights, security, retention & deletion. Transparency is the first step towards

The @UgandaEC & political parties are required to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) during voter registration, campaigns, or when using apps to monitor or share election-related information. DPIAs help identify and mitigate risks in data collection, storage, and

Political parties must register with @pdpoUG , collect only necessary data, obtain explicit consent, and uphold accountability. These principles reduce privacy risks, foster voter trust, and ensure compliance with data protection laws. - Freda Nalumansi, Unwanted Witness

🚨We're underway.#DataProtection #Elections2026 #DataProtection

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