Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bangladesh’s new data protection and governance ordinances establish strict consent rules, define citizens as data owners, and introduce strong safeguards for sensitive and children’s data. With the NRDEX data exchange platform and a unified digital ID on the way, the reforms aim to build trust, enhance security, and accelerate digital transformation across the country.
PTA has denied reports of subscriber data leaks from telecom operators, stating the exposed datasets were aggregated from external sources. The authority blocked 1,372 online platforms trading personal data, while the Ministry of Interior launched a probe to identify leak origins and recommend corrective measures.
Sri Lanka’s 9th Cyber Security Summit stressed the critical need for comprehensive PDPA compliance, data protection culture, and coordinated breach response, highlighting legal frameworks, industry challenges, and practical solutions for sustainable digital trust.
Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission Chairman, Nawfal Abu Raghif, met with Huawei Iraq’s General Manager to discuss cooperation on telecom infrastructure, technical training, and data protection. The talks emphasized compliance with Iraq’s digital sovereignty rules and the expansion of telecom services in underserved regions, ensuring equitable service distribution.
Seclore has opened its new headquarters in Riyadh to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, introducing the Secure 2030 initiative. This initiative will provide data protection, secure collaboration, and regulatory compliance solutions to Saudi enterprises, government agencies, and critical infrastructure sectors, aligning with the country’s digital transformation and cybersecurity priorities.
KATIM and e& UAE have partnered to enhance the security of critical communication technologies. The collaboration focuses on developing ultra-secure smartphones, data protection gateways, and encrypted communication apps. This initiative aims to push the boundaries of cybersecurity and provide advanced encryption to ensure data integrity for all users.
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.