Vital Wave
Senegal’s data protection law, enacted in 2008, lays a foundational framework for health data governance, complemented by its cybercrime law. An emerging digital health law promises to enhance security and health data governance. The country’s approach includes provisions for cross-border data sharing and rights protections under AU conventions. However, current laws lack specifics on data ownership and equity, with gaps in addressing collective consent and accountability mechanisms. Future legislative updates are anticipated to better address these needs.