Personal Data Protection Office, Uganda
@pdpoUG
This is the official twitter handle for the #PersonalData Protection Office. A Statutory Office put in place by Uganda's #DataProtection and Privacy Act Cap 97.
PRESS RELEASE @pdpoUG Secures First Criminal Conviction Under the Data Protection and Privacy Act. Read more here 👇 #PersonalDataisPrivate #DataPrivacyUG
Baker Birikujja, Ag. National Personal Data Protection Director, determined that Google LLC's transfer of Ugandan citizens' personal data abroad without demonstrating adequate safeguards or accountability breaches the Data Protection and Privacy Act. See👇 drive.google.com/file/d/1ziKlUM…
The Personal Data Protection Office found that Google qualifies as both a data controller and collector under the Data Protection and Privacy Act; therefore, its failure to register as a data collector violated Ugandan laws #MonitorUpdates monitor.co.ug/uganda/busines…
Earlier today, the Mkazipreneur team participated in a training led by the @pdpoUG, covering data protection principles, rights of data subjects, security, and compliance. A timely session that reinforced our commitment to data privacy. #DataProtection #Privacy
Earlier today, we engaged staff at @mkazipreneur in a Data Protection and Privacy Awareness session. The interactive session focused on the importance of safeguarding personal data, understanding compliance obligations, and promoting a culture of privacy within the workplace.…
When you share your personal information whether it's through an app, a form, or a website, you trust that it will be stored safely. But have you ever asked: ✅ Where exactly is my data stored? ✅ Is it encrypted or protected from unauthorized access? ✅ Who manages or controls…
𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐲? If your personal data has been misused, shared without consent, or collected unfairly, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐭. The @pdpoUG is here to help. 📩 File a complaint via pdpo.go.ug/file-complaint…
Strengthening Regional Ties: ODPC today hosted the Personal Data Protection Office - Uganda @pdpoUG led by Baker Birikujja (AG National Director, PDPO-Uganga ) for a benchmark session. This visit aims to facilitate knowledge sharing, best practices, and mutual support in…
#FridayFeeling As we wrap up the week, here’s your Friday reminder: Make privacy a core part of your business, not an afterthought. Building trust with your customers starts with respecting their data. ✅ Be transparent. ✅ Get consent. ✅ Protect what matters.…
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐁𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠! When you give your personal information to a company or organisation, it should only be used for the reason you agreed to. That’s called 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 👉…
"Data protection is not about advanced technologies like AI , it’s about the everyday things we do. Even signing a visitor’s book is a data privacy moment." - @Birikujja , Ag. Director, Personal Data Protection Office, Uganda At the Data Protection and Privacy CEO Conference…
Today, we joined the #PublicServiceDay Exhibition to showcase our work and engage the public on the importance of data protection and privacy. We took the opportunity to educate citizens about our mandate in promoting and enforcing the right to privacy and; guiding organisations…
#PrivacyFriday A data breach? Don’t hide it. Uganda's Data Protection and Privacy Act requires you to; ☑️Notify @pdpoUG immediately ☑️Take remedial steps to contain the data breach Reporting shows responsibility, not weakness. #PersonalDataisPrivate #DataPrivacyUG
Committed to Protecting Data Privacy in the Digital Age. On Tuesday, 1st July 2025, our Founder & CEO @MrSumic had the privilege of attending the Data Protection and Privacy Clinic organized by Ngura Consult and hosted at the National ICT Innovation Hub (@innovationhubug) At…
Did you know you can say 𝐍𝐎 to your personal data being used for marketing? Under Uganda's Data Protection and Privacy Act, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing. Know your rights. Exercise them. #PersonalDataisPrivate…
Afternoon well spent with @Birikujja Ag Director of the @pdpoUG who took time off to offer key insights to the @UCUniversity Cyber law class about Data protection concerns in Uganda and the world at large. Tweyanziza.