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Uganda Internet Governance Forum 2024: Analysing the impact of digital identity programmes on journalism and data privacy

The Uganda Internet Governance Forum (UIGF) convened at Protea Hotel in Kampala, on August 2, 2024, drew attention to critical issues surrounding digital identities, data protection and their broader implications for the media industry. This year’s discussions were particularly timely, given the recent data breach at Next Media Services, where a disgruntled former employee leaked […]

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Country report: Biometric digital identity programmes and journalism in Uganda

This report focuses on Uganda and is part of a multi-region research seeking to identify and compare the state of biometrics and digital identity threats, usage, and impact in Africa, the Balkans, Central Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and South and Southeast Asia. The report explores the impact of Biometric and Digital Identity (BDI) […]

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Biometric and digital identity programs threaten independent journalism in Uganda- Report

A new report examining the impact of Biometric Digital Identity (BDI) programmes on independent journalism in Uganda has revealed emerging threats to the practice. Biometric and digital identity are two interrelated fields that have gained significant attention in recent years. Digital identity is defined as the “data that uniquely describes a person or a thing” […]

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