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Data Protection Compliance across African Markets

Helps organisations operating in several countries build one data protection programme that meets differing national laws across the continent. Compares key requirements in major markets, from lawful processing and consent to breach notification and regulator registration. Participants map their data flows and design controls that satisfy the strictest applicable standard.

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What you will be able to do

  • Compare core data protection requirements across major African jurisdictions.
  • Identify lawful grounds for processing and consent standards by market.
  • Map cross border data flows within a multi country group.
  • Design a harmonised control framework that meets the highest standard.
  • Plan regulator registration and data protection officer appointments.
  • Build a compliance monitoring routine across operating countries.

Course outline

  1. 01The African Data Protection Landscape
  2. 02Comparing National Requirements
  3. 03Lawful Processing and Consent
  4. 04Data Mapping and Cross Border Flows
  5. 05Designing a Harmonised Framework
  6. 06Registration and Officer Appointments
  7. 07Multi Country Monitoring and Reporting

Who should attend

Privacy officers, compliance leads, legal counsel and IT governance staff in organisations operating across multiple African countries.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
5 to 7 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register
6 to 8 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000Register
7 to 9 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000Register
12 to 14 Oct 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register
13 to 15 Oct 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Register
14 to 16 Oct 2026Maseru3US$1,500Register
19 to 21 Oct 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
20 to 22 Oct 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
21 to 23 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500Register
26 to 28 Oct 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Register
27 to 29 Oct 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
28 to 30 Oct 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Nov 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
3 to 5 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register
4 to 6 Nov 2026Kigali3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500Register
10 to 12 Nov 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
11 to 13 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
16 to 18 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500Register
17 to 19 Nov 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Register
18 to 20 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500Register
23 to 25 Nov 2026Online3US$900Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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