Eswatini Ministry of ICT hosts data protection officers certification event in Ezulwini

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology of Eswatini, in partnership with the Eswatini Communications Commission’s Eswatini Data Protection Authority, has hosted a Data Protection Officers Certification Event aimed at strengthening data protection compliance and responsible data management across the country.

The event was held at the ESCCOM Head Offices in Ezulwini and brought together Data Protection Officers and key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. The engagement provided a platform to reinforce privacy culture and promote adherence to Eswatini’s data protection legislation and international best practices.

Discussions during the certification event underscored the critical role of Data Protection Officers in safeguarding personal data, ensuring institutional compliance, and supporting accountable and ethical data governance frameworks. Participants also exchanged perspectives on emerging privacy risks and the evolving responsibilities of DPOs in a rapidly digitising environment.

The Ministry and its partners reiterated their commitment to building institutional capacity and fostering a robust data protection ecosystem in Eswatini, as part of broader efforts to strengthen trust in digital services and support the country’s digital transformation agenda.