“Digital Colonialism”: U.S. Demands to Access Africans’ Data Raise Privacy, Sovereignty Concerns

A recent health agreement between the US and Uganda has raised concerns about data privacy and sovereignty. The agreement requires Uganda to give the US access to the data of millions of its citizens. This decision has sparked worries about the vulnerability of personal information to breaches and exploitation. The agreement is intended to address various illnesses, including HIV and malaria. Further details about the agreement and its implications are available from ProPublica, which has reported on the issue and its potential consequences for Uganda and its citizens.