Stephen Wangwe
Stephen Wangwe is the Director of Registration and Compliance at the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) in Tanzania. He has been actively involved in educating the public about personal data protection laws, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding personal information to prevent misuse. Wangwe advocates for the proper handling of personal data, including the necessity of obtaining consent before using someone's information, and he has addressed concerns regarding data collection practices in guesthouses.
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Stephen Wangwe, the Director of the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC), stated that the law prohibits announcing a person's birth date without their consent.
Ukimposti mtu mwenye ‘birthday’ bila ruhusu yake faini Sh100 milioni
Tanzania· 2025-03-04
Stephen Wangwe, the Director of Registration and Compliance at PDPC, highlighted that the law prohibits the publication or sharing of a person’s birthdate on social media without their consent.
Why that ‘happy birthday wish’ could land you in trouble in TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-03-04Stephen Wangwe stated that writing personal information in guest books is a violation of the Personal Data Protection Act.
Sakata kuandika taarifa binafsi 'gesti' laibua hoja kinzaniTanzania· 2025-03-02
Mr Stephen Wangwe, the PDPC Director of Registration and Compliance, emphasised the importance of understanding the law to avoid legal consequences.
Tanzanian guesthouses urged to comply with personal data protection lawTanzania· 2025-03-01Stephen Wangwe emphasized the importance of understanding personal data protection laws to avoid legal issues.
Usiyoyajua kuhusu kuandika majina yako kitabu cha wageni ‘gesti’Tanzania· 2025-03-01
