The FPF Africa Team
FPF Africa, led by Mercy King’ori, focuses on fostering responsible data practices, driving innovation, and promoting privacy protections through collaborative partnerships, local expertise, and regionally grounded research to shape Africa’s digital future.
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The African Union’s Continental AI Strategy: Data Protection and Governance Laws Set to Play a Key Role in AI RegulationBy Chuma Akana, Former FPF Global Privacy Summer Fellow and Mercy King’ori, FPF Policy Analyst, Global Privacy The African Union (AU) Executive Council, composed of representatives of the 55 African Member States, approved the highly anticipated AU AI Continental Strategy (the Strategy) in July 2024. The adoption of the Strategy follows a period of stakeholder […]Read More -
RECs Report: Towards a Continental Approach to Data Protection in AfricaOn July 28, 2022, the African Union (AU) released its long-awaited African Union Data Policy Framework (DPF), which strives to advance the use of data for development and innovation, while safeguarding the interests of African countries. The DPF’s vision is to unlock the potential of data for the benefit of Africans, to “improve people’s lives, […]Read More -
Looking Back to Forge Ahead: Challenges of Developing an “African Conception” of PrivacyIn this post for the FPF Blog, Mercy King’ori explores the cultural and societal underpinnings of “privacy” in Africa, looking throughout history, from pre-colonial times, and beyond the modern external influences on the legislative processes resulting in general data protection laws across the continent. The first essential point to start off from is understanding that […]Read More
FPF Africa Council Membership
Join the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), a leading global non-profit organization shaping privacy practices and policies worldwide. FPF brings together industry leaders, government officials, academics, and civil society to tackle emerging technology challenges and build ethical privacy frameworks.
As privacy laws evolve across Africa, we created the FPF Africa Council — a dedicated platform for companies operating in the region. Stay informed, connected, and proactive as we navigate the fast-changing landscape of African data protection and technology policy.
Why Join the FPF Africa Council?
- Stay Ahead of Policy Changes: access real-time updates and expert analysis on Africa’s evolving data protection laws and regulations.
- Shape the Future: engage with privacy leaders to influence FPF’s activities and contribute to shaping data privacy strategies across the continent.
- Network with Experts: participate in quarterly calls and exclusive in-person events with industry leaders and policymakers.
- Maximize Resources: benefit from unlimited access to our monthly Privacy State of Play in Africa newsletter and in-depth reports.
Membership Benefits:
- Quarterly Africa Calls: join time-zone-friendly sessions featuring regional experts discussing the latest data protection topics.
- Exclusive Access to Thought Leadership: elevate your brand by promoting your insights on priority privacy issues.
- Invitation-Only Events: attend in-person gatherings and peer-to-peer meetings to build relationships and discuss key issues.
- Direct Access to FPF Experts.
Annual Membership Fee:
US$5,000
To learn more about the FPF Africa Council membership or for any questions, please email FPF Senior Director of Membership Amanda Browe at [email protected].
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