Uganda Data Protection Authority conducts regional outreach in Masaka
Date: 2026-05-05
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
The
Personal Data Protection Office of Uganda has launched a regional outreach
initiative in Masaka City aimed at creating awareness and strengthening compliance with
the country’s data protection framework.
The
engagement focuses on supporting the implementation of the Data Protection and
Privacy Act (Cap. 97) through direct interaction with government institutions
and key stakeholders responsible for handling personal data. Officials are
working to improve understanding of legal obligations related to the
collection, processing, and safeguarding of personal information.
As
part of the exercise, the PDPO is conducting compliance inspections across
various entities to assess current data management practices and identify areas
requiring improvement. The inspections are expected to provide practical
insights into how organizations can align their operations with regulatory
standards.
The
outreach programme also includes public awareness efforts, with planned radio
discussions designed to reach a broader audience and reinforce the importance
of data protection as a shared responsibility among institutions and
individuals.
The
initiative underscores Uganda’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its data
governance ecosystem, enhance institutional accountability, and promote
responsible data handling practices in an increasingly digital environment.
