Past Webinars

AI and Data Privacy – Navigating Compliance in Africa

Africa

English

July 2, 2025

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into digital systems across Africa, organizations are facing new and complex data privacy challenges. This Regional Webinar explores the critical intersection of AI technologies and data protection laws—highlighting how to navigate compliance while leveraging innovation.
Join us to gain key insights on regulatory frameworks, ethical implications, and practical strategies for building AI systems that respect privacy and comply with emerging African and global data protection standards.
In this session, leading experts will share their experience and recommendations on how to protect sensitive information and foster trust in the age of intelligent systems.

Among other topics, this session will cover:

The impact of AI on data privacy and protection
Compliance challenges and regulatory trends across Africa
Best practices for integrating privacy in AI development
ISO standards and their role in ensuring responsible AI use

Dr. Odejide brings over 25 years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance. He has led more than 1,000 initiatives across Africa, the UK, and Canada in sectors such as public services, finance, telecom, and education. As the CEO of Training Heights, an accredited corporate training organization, he is a recognized expert in ISO standards and enterprise strategy.

Dr. Orlando Olumide Odejide Managing Partner, A4S

A seasoned ISO 27001:2013 Master and information security expert, Mr. O’Wakwabi is based in Nairobi, Kenya, where he consults, trains, and audits on Information Security Management Systems. His passion for security architecture, risk management, and cybersecurity makes him a leading voice in designing tailored risk frameworks for African organizations.