A Norwegian court has confirmed a €5,5 million fine against the dating app Grindr for the third time, rejecting the company’s appeal against the original 2021 decision by the national data protection authority. The Borgarting court of appeal upheld the fine imposed on Grindr for its unlawful practice of sharing user data for advertising purposes. […]
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In 2023 the Court of Justice of European Union in his SCHUFA judgement clarified that producing and transmitting a credit score can itself amount to an automated decision under article 22 of the GDPR, where the score is determinative for contract outcomes. Today this decision of the Austrian data protection authority has translated into concrete
we at Kigali Attorneys and partners are proud to have supported the east African regional moot court finals on data protection and privacy, an inspiring event that show cased the dedication, knowledge, and Advocacy skills of the generation of legal minds. We extend our sincere appreciation to our esteemed partner@unwated witness for their invaluable collaboration
On 25th September 2025 was held the 4th edition of the Unwanted Witness Privacy Moot Court Competition, at University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania). This competition brought together the brightest students from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania to see who would win the prestigious title of overall champion in East Africa’s premier moot court competition
On 25th September 2025 was held the 4th edition of the Unwanted Witness Privacy Moot Court Competition, at University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania). This competition brought together the brightest students from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania to see who would win the prestigious title of overall champion in East Africa’s premier moot court competition
Over the past decade, Rwanda has established itself as a model of financial innovation in Africa. Through the development of fintech, the country has addressed two major imperatives: enhancing financial inclusion for its population and accelerating its digital transformation. This article offers a legal perspective on this dynamic, examining the regulatory instruments adopted, the challenges
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Au cours de la dernière, décennie le Rwanda s’est affirmé comme un modèle en matière d’innovation financière en Afrique, à travers le développement de la fintech, le pays a su répondre à deux impératifs majeurs : favorise de sa transformation numérique. Cet article propose une lecture juridique de cette dynamique, en examinant les instruments réglementaires adoptés,
INTRODUCTION The digital revolution has profoundly transformed lifestyles, economic activities, and governance worldwide, including in Rwanda. By adopting laws and strengthening institutional capacities, the country is engaging in a process to establish robust personal data protection, which is essential to safeguard privacy, build trust in digital services, and attract foreign investment. Rwanda’s data protection law,
As we bring our project on enhancing Investigative Reporting on environmental pollution by the extractive industry in Rwanda to a close, we take this moment to reflect with gratitude and pride. This initiative has been an important step in strengthening the role of the media in uncovering, analysing, and reporting on the environmental damage linked
It is with deep regret that we inform our community that the Rwanda Data Privacy Moot Court event, initially scheduled for September 18, 2025 at Kigali Independent University (ULK – Gisozi), will unfortunately not take place as planned.This difficult decision results from circumstances beyond our control, and we are fully aware of the disappointment it
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