BASEiOTA Foundation
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A non profit organisation dedicated to advancing human rights through the development of Technology #Tech4Equality #Tech4Inclusion #Tech4Democracy
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This decision affirms the extraterritorial application of Uganda’s data protection law and underscores the country’s commitment to digital sovereignty and accountability by global tech companies. 📃The full ruling: #DataProtection.
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by unlawfully transferring Ugandans’ personal data abroad without the required legal safeguards. The PDPO ordered Google to register with the authority within 30 days and to submit documentation demonstrating compliance with Uganda’s cross-border data transfer regulations. .
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On 18th July 2025, Uganda’s Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) issued a landmark decision in the case of Ssekamwa Frank & 3 Others vs Google LLC. The ruling found that Google violated Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy Act by failing to register as a data controller and.
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Targeted surveillance of journalists, activists, and opposition voices isn’t just about tech, it’s about power. It’s psychological warfare meant to intimidate, isolate, and suppress truth. But we can fight back, with knowledge, with tools, and with each other. #DigitalResilience.
Apple sent this notification to me indicating that I am being targeted by a mercenary spyware. Most of these are used by Governments, to hack into phones of journalists, high profile figures and activists. They last sent this in 2021, there's a pattern - electoral season.
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RT @digitalSec_Doc: @CanaryMugume Disturbing but not surprising, especially in a region where surveillance ramps up during election cycles.….
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Key challenges with platform workers include lack of involvement in decision making such as operational tariffs etc. The non flexible working conditions where one is suspended and deactivated if their targets aren’t met.
#UIGF2025 Afternoon session starts off with Phillip from @PollicyOrg on fair Digital Kazi; Advancing rights and protection for Uganda’s platform workers speakers. @ISOCUg
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#UIGF2025 Afternoon session starts off with Phillip from @PollicyOrg on fair Digital Kazi; Advancing rights and protection for Uganda’s platform workers speakers. @ISOCUg
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This week, we’re camped at #DRIF25 in Lusaka, Zambia and we’re ready to analyze your device for any spyware manifestation. We’ve joined other partners @cipesaug & @defprotection for a Digital security clinic. @ParadigmHQ
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#InternetFreedom isn’t given in these spaces, it must be lived, encrypted, and reclaimed daily. #DigitalLivity #DRIF25 #DigitalRights.
What does digital livity look like in a surveillance-driven world? #DRIF25 .#DigitalLivity #DigitalRights #DRIF25.
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RT @cipesaug: TODAY! 🔴 LIVE: Join us as @zambezimasala from @IFEX moderates our expert panel unveiling how Resolution 522 combats digital v….
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On this women’s day, we honor the resilience, creativity, and power of women driving change, creating opportunities through technology & inclusive innovation. #AccelerateAction #IWD2025
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Predatory app downloaded 100,000 times from Google Play Store steals data, uses it for blackmail via @Malwarebytes.
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The stolen information included listed contacts, call logs, text messages, photos, and the device’s location.
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RT @digitalSec_Doc: Share Love, Not Hate!!! This Valentine's Day, commit to making online spaces safer for women and girls. #Resolution522.….
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A thunderous round of applause to @cipesaug for the training on Digital Rights and Advocacy. One lesson learned is advocacy begins with "self-advocacy". Our staff will begin to implement the learnings immediately because knowledge without application is useless. #DigitalRights
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According to the @WorldBank women are 7% less likely than men to own a bank account globally, which highlights the urgency of addressing these disparities @ITCnews @ITC_SheTrades.
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