FAQs

The Privacy Symposium Africa (PSA) is a prominent platform established in 2019 by Unwanted Witness, dedicated to fostering discussions surrounding privacy and related issues within the African context. It serves as a hub for privacy experts, policymakers, business leaders, and individuals across the continent, offering innovative solutions and propositions in legal, regulatory, academic, policy, and technological developments in the field of Privacy and Data Protection.

The 6th Privacy Symposium Africa will be held from the 19th to the 21st of November 2024 in Harare, Zimbabwe. The event will be hosted both physically at the Meikles Hotel and virtually, providing accessibility to participants from various locations.

The theme of the 6th Privacy Symposium Africa is “Bridging Policy, Technology, and Societal Dynamics.” This theme underscores the interconnectedness of policy frameworks, technological advancements, and societal needs in ensuring effective privacy protection.

Since 2023, the Privacy Symposium Africa has embraced a sectoral lens approach, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities each sector encounters concerning privacy protection. This year’s edition will prominently feature Election Data Governance, addressing complexities surrounding data collection, processing, storage, and usage within electoral processes.

The 6th Privacy Symposium Africa welcomes participation from a diverse range of stakeholders, including privacy experts, policymakers, legal professionals, researchers, business leaders, journalists, and individuals interested in privacy and data protection issues.

No, attendance to the 6th Privacy Symposium Africa is free of charge. Interested individuals can register and participate in the various sessions, panel discussions, and master classes without any financial obligation.

Yes, interested individuals have the opportunity to host a panel at the 6th Privacy Symposium Africa. Panel discussions offer a forum to explore the evolving landscape of privacy and data protection across various sectors. Renowned experts will guide conversations, encouraging participants to engage in discussions about the future of privacy in Africa firsthand.

To participate in the 6th Privacy Symposium Africa, individuals can register online through the official website. Registrants will receive access to the event platform, where they can join live sessions, interact with speakers and fellow participants, and engage in networking opportunities.

Some of the key activities at the 6th Privacy Symposium Africa include:

1. Call for Papers
2. Master Classes
3. Women in Privacy One on One
4. Privacy Scorecard Report
5. Panel Discussions
6. Conversation with Data Protection Regulators

These activities offer opportunities for education, discussion, networking, and knowledge-sharing on privacy and data protection issues relevant to Africa.