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Image sourced from Pixabay In Africa, various jurisdictions have data protection laws to secure the transfer of personal data between entities. These laws largely affect multinational companies that do international trade. Organizations with a global footprint require personal data transfer across countries, and these data protection laws must be complied with to transfer data across borders legally. Organizations around the world are increasingly investing in the African market. To lawfully carry out business operations in Africa, it is imperative for organizations to understand the data protection landscape in Africa. Data protection laws are proposed by governments not to hinder personal data transfer by organizations but to regularize how organizations handle personal data. These laws ...