Personal data protection in Senegal

By Assane Sy

This book provides an in-depth analysis of the legal framework for the protection of personal data in Senegal, based on current legislation and the central role of the Commission de Protection des Donn es Personnelles (CDP). It highlights the fundamental principles governing the collection, processing and storage of personal data, as well as the obligations imposed on public and private players. I examine the practical issues involved in the effective application of the law, including the awareness deficit, institutional limitations and the challenges posed by accelerated digital transformation.The book also addresses issues of digital sovereignty, international data transfers and the liability of digital platforms operating in Senegal. By combining legal analysis with local realities, it highlights the importance of personal data protection as an instrument for guaranteeing fundamental rights, strengthening digital trust and consolidating digital governance in a context of growing technological development.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6209993249
• ISBN13: 9786209993244
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"