Litigating Privacy Rights in the Digital Age: Strategies, Challenges, and Precedents

Data privacy violations pose complex challenges for governments, corporations, and individuals across Africa’s rapidly evolving digital environment. This masterclass is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to litigate privacy rights effectively—from understanding key legal frameworks to leveraging digital-forensic evidence and strategic remedies. Attendees will draw on landmark case precedents and engage in an interactive mock-courtroom scenario to translate theory into practice, emerging ready to build, defend, and advance impactful privacy-rights cases continent-wide.

DATE: Wednesday 26th Nov 2025
Duration: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this masterclass, participants will:

  • Understand the key legal frameworks governing privacy and data protection in Africa.
  • Learn how to build and argue strong privacy litigation cases.
  • Gain practical experience in evidence gathering and advocacy.
  • Be equipped with strategic insights into privacy enforcement and litigation techniques.