Data governance in Africa: Regulations, policies, institutions and technologies 2026

Data is essential to the digital economy, Al, and digital public infrastructure. Legitimate and effective data governance requires coherent regulations, sound policies, capable institutions, and appropriate technologies. 

This twelve-hour course examines data governance as a dynamic system operating at national, regional, and continental levels. Participants will explore key policy issues including cybersecurity, privacy, economic inclusion, and personal data protection grounded in human rights, and how trusted data environments can advance the single digital market under the African Continental Free Trade Area.

When and where?

16 to 19 March 2026, 13:30 to 16:30 SAST

This course will be held remotely, most likely on Zoom.

Who will benefit from this course?

This course is aimed at policymakers, data governance practitioners, trade lawyers, postgraduate students.

Presenters

Dr Andrew Rens (Research ICT Africa) 

A/Prof Tobias Schonwetter (UCT iNtaka Centre) 

Ms Pria Chetty (Research ICT Africa)

How much?

R6,600 per person

Certificate

A digital certificate of attendance from UCT will be issued to those who attend the full course.

Please note that the digital certificate can only be viewed on a secure portal. It cannot be downloaded or printed. You will have the option of ordering a hard copy of the certificate at your own cost, including the cost of the courier fee. More information is available here.

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