The Information Commission has completed a nationwide campaign to educate Gambians about recently passed legislation protecting personal information from unauthorized use and theft. Sessions reached communities including Brikama, Soma, Farafenni, Basse and Bansang, where officials met with local leaders, law enforcement personnel and civic groups to explain how the statute safeguards citizen data rights.
Authorities clarified that the framework applies to all organizations processing personal information within Gambian borders, though exceptions exist for anonymous datasets and household record keeping. Government representatives emphasized that institutions handling sensitive details must now follow specific protocols regarding collection, storage and sharing practices.
The program received backing from the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Programme and was executed jointly with the Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services. Officials described the outreach as essential for building confidence in digital systems while ensuring residents understand available protections.
Authorities clarified that the framework applies to all organizations processing personal information within Gambian borders, though exceptions exist for anonymous datasets and household record keeping. Government representatives emphasized that institutions handling sensitive details must now follow specific protocols regarding collection, storage and sharing practices.
The program received backing from the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Programme and was executed jointly with the Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services. Officials described the outreach as essential for building confidence in digital systems while ensuring residents understand available protections.
