Stakeholders from various sectors, including financial institutions, service providers, government ministries, and the business community, convened at Sibane Sami Hotel in Ezulwini to commemorate Data Protection Day.
The event highlighted the critical importance of data protection as a national priority, emphasizing that safeguarding personal and client information is not just an individual responsibility but a collective one. Participants explored strategies and best practices to strengthen data security across all sectors, ensuring that sensitive information is handled responsibly and securely.
Speaking at the event, a representative from the organizing committee noted, “Data protection is essential for maintaining public trust, protecting privacy, and supporting national development. Every organization has a role to play in safeguarding the information of clients and citizens alike.”
The commemoration also provided a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration among stakeholders, focusing on the legal, technological, and operational measures necessary to protect data in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.
By recognizing Data Protection Day, Eswatini underscores the message that protecting information is a shared responsibility, and that a coordinated approach across government, business, and civil society is essential to secure the nation’s data ecosystem.
The event concluded with a call for all organizations to prioritize data protection, implement robust policies, and continuously educate staff and clients about safe practices to ensure that sensitive information remains secure.
