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African Union adopted Data Policy Framework including a guidance for cybersecurity regulations

On 3 February 2022, the African Union (AU) adopted the Data Policy Framework. The AU framework provides non-binding guidance for cybersecurity regulations, emphasising the need for national cybersecurity strategies to protect data, digital infrastru…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
bi- or plurilateral agreement
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2022-02-03
adopted

On 3 February 2022, the African Union (AU) adopted the Data Policy Framework. The AU framework prov…