DPO Privacy Centre (East Africa) has been nominated for the 2026 PICCASO Awards Africa in the "Data Protection Team of the Year" category. The nomination places the Centre among a select group of institutions recognised for their contribution to strengthening data protection practice across the continent.
About the PICCASO Awards Africa
The PICCASO Awards Africa are organised by PICCASO, a UK-based privacy community, in collaboration with the Africa Digital Rights Hub (ADRH), to celebrate African excellence in data privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, compliance, and data ethics. The awards, which began in the United Kingdom and Europe before expanding to Africa and Canada, seek to encourage broad participation from public institutions, private sector organisations, and civil society, while showcasing homegrown innovation and leadership in data governance. They also align with the broader objectives of the Data Protection Africa Summit, promoting recognition, collaboration, and advancement in Africa's digital governance ecosystem.
Who Else Is Shortlisted?
Other entities shortlisted in this category include:
- Adlegal International (Uganda)
- Tech Hive Advisory (Nigeria)
- GIZ (Ethiopia)
- The Legal, Enforcement and Regulation Department of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (Nigeria)
- Commission Malagasy de l'Informatique et des Libertés – CMIL (Madagascar)
- Cyberline Limited (Nigeria)
- Tanzania Privacy Professionals Association (Tanzania)
Other award categories include Responsible AI & Data Ethics Initiative or Leadership, Most Outstanding DPO, Most Outstanding DPA, Infosec Champion of the Year, and Data Protection & Privacy Law Firm of the Year, among others.
When Will the Winners Be Announced?
Winners will be announced and awarded during the Data Protection Africa Summit 2026, taking place in Lagos, Nigeria, from 3rd to 6th November 2026. The Summit, organised annually by the Africa Digital Rights Hub, rotates across African host countries and brings together regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, civil society, and technology experts to shape the future of data governance on the continent.
What the Nomination Means for Us
Commenting on the nomination, Namugera Joel Peter, Team Lead at DPO Privacy Centre (East Africa), said:
"Being shortlisted for the Data Protection Team of the Year Award is a humbling experience, especially considering that we will only be marking our first year in January. It is a testament that we are heading in the right direction, and it reinforces our commitment to keep championing a culture of data privacy across the region."