RAPDP Conference in Abidjan advances dialogue on digital governance, health data, and consumer protection

By:  Robert Kwaku Annor

The second day of the 9th Conference of the African Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities (RAPDP) continued in Abidjan with high-level panels and technical exchanges focused on strengthening digital governance across Africa.

The discussions, hosted under the oversight of the Autorité de Régulation des TIC (ARTCI), examined key regulatory challenges shaping the continent’s digital transformation, including digital health systems and the protection of sensitive personal data.

Participants also addressed emerging issues in e-commerce regulation and consumer protection, highlighting the need for stronger safeguards to ensure trust and security in digital transactions. Additional sessions explored the governance of innovative technologies and the evolving frameworks required to manage personal data in an increasingly data-driven economy.

The conference brought together regulators, policymakers, and digital economy stakeholders from across the continent to share experiences and coordinate approaches to digital regulation.

Organizers described the day as one marked by constructive dialogue and collective reflection aimed at advancing a secure, trustworthy, and inclusive digital ecosystem in Africa.