In this episode, Chenai Chair discusses data privacy from a feminist lens. She highlights the relevance of data privacy in the African context and the intersection between data and gender. Chenai emphasizes the importance of understanding data protection from a gendered perspective and the need to address the biases and inequalities in data collection and processing. She also critiques the multilateral approach to data protection laws and advocates for context-specific laws that centre communities and people. Chenai provides insights for developers to build technology that is inclusive and community-driven, and she introduces the My Data Rights Africa platform as a resource for understanding data rights from a feminist perspective.

Keywords

data privacy, feminist lens, African, gender, data protection laws, multilateral approach, community-driven technology, My Data Rights Africa

Takeaways

Data privacy is a relevant conversation in the African context, as data is essential for addressing challenges and developing solutions.

Understanding data protection from a gendered perspective is crucial to address biases and inequalities in data collection and processing.

Context-specific data protection laws that center communities and people are necessary, rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach.

Developers should build technology in collaboration with communities, ensuring inclusivity and considering the impact on marginalized groups.

The My Data Rights Africa platform provides resources and insights on data rights from a feminist perspective. My Data Rights Africa · Shaping the Future of Multilateralism - Does data protection safeguard against gender-based risks in Southern Africa? · Mozilla Foundation