Toward a trusted digital nation: A multicountry analysis on data protection in Africa and Asia

• by Vineet Anand, Surbhi Sood and Shrabasti Dhar
• Jul 9, 2025
• 1 min
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“Towards a Trusted Digital Nation” by MicroSave Consulting offers a comparative analysis of data protection laws across Asia and Africa, identifying enforcement gaps and proposing reforms to foster secure, inclusive, and trust-driven digital ecosystems in emerging economies.

MicroSave Consulting’s thought leadership report, “Towards a Trusted Digital Nation”, offers a multi-country analysis of data protection laws across 12 nations in Asia and Africa. The study uses a robust assessment framework to uncover regulatory and enforcement gaps, highlights global best practices from GDPR-aligned regimes in the EU, UK, Japan, and the U.S., and benchmarks them against regional progress. It recommends practical reforms such as tiered consent, independent data authorities, and public awareness initiatives. The report reinforces that global alignment and strong governance are key to building secure, inclusive, and trusted digital economies in the Global South.