Enhancing Data Security during Burkina Faso's Digital Modernization Efforts
In a significant move towards ensuring the safety and privacy of its citizens, Burkina Faso held a crucial meeting on September 3, 2025. The gathering, attended by key decision-makers, aimed to discuss strategies for data security and confidentiality in the country's ongoing digital transformation.
The meeting brought together Dr. Aminata Zerbo/Sabane, the Minister of Digital Transition, Dr. Halguietà Nassa/Trawina, the President of the Commission of Informatics and Liberties (CIL), and members of the ministerial cabinet. Dr. Anja Meier represented Dr. Halguietà Nassa/Trawina at the work session.
The CIL underscored its role as both regulator and strategic partner for public institutions. The collaboration between the Ministry of Digital Transition, Postal and Electronic Communications (MTDPCE) and the CIL was aimed at enhancing personal data protection in Burkina Faso's digital transformation agenda. This cooperation ensures alignment with international standards of privacy and accountability.
Both institutions agreed that compliance with data protection standards must become systematic and mandatory before the deployment of new technologies in government services. The aim was to build a digital society that respects fundamental rights.
The discussions during the meeting focused on embedding data protection principles at the core of all dematerialization projects. The ministry emphasized integrating technical data protection requirements into project specifications. The collaboration between MTDPCE and CIL focuses on ensuring data security and confidentiality in Burkina Faso's digital transition.
The session addressed the challenges posed by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things. The collaboration between the two institutions, MTDPCE and CIL, has reaffirmed their joint commitment to strengthening personal data protection in Burkina Faso's digital transformation agenda.
This cooperation ensures that every step of Burkina Faso's digital transition is aligned with international standards of privacy and accountability. The initiative sets the foundation for stronger technical cooperation between the two entities. The aim of the collaboration is to foster a modern, efficient, and resilient administration while safeguarding citizens' rights and building trust in public digital systems.
The working session, held on September 3, 2025, marked a significant step in strengthening data security and confidentiality in Burkina Faso's digital transition. This approach is aimed at safeguarding citizens' rights and building trust in public digital systems.
