International Senior Lawyers Project and the East African Law Society brought together regional lawyers, judiciary officers, arbitrators, and other dispute resolution practitioners for a focused discussion on legal and regulatory challenges in cybersecurity and data protection. The session featured insights from Marta Garcia Bel and Dan Torba of Freshfields and Ivan Ojakol and Dorothy Ndazi of East African Law Society. They explored current trends, practical issues, and best practices shaping cybersecurity law and data protection frameworks in the digital era. Drawing on their diverse experience, the panel examined how legal systems in East Africa and beyond are adapting to evolving cybersecurity threats, the complexities of cross-border data protection, and the regulatory implications of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. The dialogue illuminated real-world challenges facing practitioners, from compliance with data protection laws to strategies for mitigating cyber risk and fostering trustworthy digital ecosystems.
