The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication, chaired by Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan, held a meeting to discuss the Personal Data Protection Bill, Starlink operations, and telecom companies’ revenues. The Committee also reviewed the performance of the Telecom Foundation and its future direction in line with government policies.
Bahrain’s Shura Council has approved amendments to strengthen theft laws for mobile phones and laptops, focusing on protecting sensitive data. The legislation, part of Decree No. 7 of 2024, will address legal gaps and introduce tougher penalties for tech-related crimes. A final vote is scheduled for the council’s next session.
Algeria and Mauritania have signed a cooperation agreement focused on personal data protection, aiming to enhance data privacy and foster collaboration between their respective data protection authorities. The agreement, signed in Algiers, reflects both nations’ commitment to uphold citizens’ rights while advancing their data protection frameworks.
Trend Micro and Nvidia have partnered to secure AI-driven private data centers, integrating Nvidia’s NIM microservices into Trend Micro’s Vision One Sovereign Private Cloud. This collaboration ensures robust AI security while enabling organizations to fully leverage AI’s potential, focusing on protecting data and minimizing risks in the adoption process.
