Data Policies

Released on July 28, 2002, this framework provides an overview of international, regional policy, and legislation trends related to data policy.

Disponible en français: Cadre politique de l’UA en matière de données

Available in English: AU Data Policy Framework 

The GDPR.EU website provides guidance on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including resources for beginners and the latest updates on policy and legislation related to data sharing and privacy in the European Union.

https://gdpr.eu 

Compiled by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Human Research Protections, the International Compilation of Human Research Standards is a listing of over 1,000 standards on human subjects protections in 131 countries and from many international organizations. 

Region-Specific Compilation: for Africa

Compiled by policy experts at the University of Cape Town, this guide on African Legislation provides links to data policies (in print and online) for data privacy related to specific topics as well as specific African countries, including Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and more.

Resources complied by the Association for Progressive Communications, this toolkit provides an overview of the legal standards concerning the right to privacy and personal data protection in Africa, as well as some practical tools for the implementation of data collection frameworks. It offers a human rights-based approach (HRBA), drawn from international and regional treaties on policy and planning. 

Download of toolkit available on website. 

Compiled by data privacy and protection experts within the University Libraries at the American University of Beirut. It provides guidance on to be be ware of your individual digital footprint, as well as privacy laws and regulations, including the Data Protection Commission advise on the application of fundamental data protection rights for individuals, as set out in Article 8 of the EU Charter (GDPR) specific to consent.