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Research briefs, policy commentary, and updates from our work across Sierra Leone and the region.

Apr 2026

Sierra Leone Cabinet approves first-ever National Data Protection Policy

A landmark reform merging data protection and access to information under a single strengthened authority — a turning point for digital governance in Sierra Leone.

Nov 2024

ECOWAS validates revised Supplementary Act on Personal Data Protection

Member State experts convened in Accra to finalise the updated regional data protection framework — the first revision since 2010.

2021

Understanding Sierra Leone’s Cybersecurity and Crime Act 2021

An overview of the legal framework governing cybercrime prevention, critical infrastructure protection, and incident response in Sierra Leone.

Feb 2022

African Union Data Policy Framework: what it means for Sierra Leone

How the AU’s continental blueprint for harmonised data governance impacts national policy development and cross-border data flows.

Jun 2023

Malabo Convention enters into force: implications for West Africa

After nine years, the AU Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection is now binding — what this means for ECOWAS states without domestic data laws.

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