Gabon Connect consults data protection authority
Gabon Connect project leaders met with the Authority for the Protection of Personal Data and Privacy on October 27, 2026.
Gabon Connect project leaders met with the Authority for the Protection of Personal Data and Privacy (APDPVP) on October 27, 2026, to ensure the digital transformation of public services protects user privacy. Michel Tsamba, director of Gabon Connect, stated the goal was to consult the institution responsible for personal data to guarantee legal compliance in information processing.
The Gabon Connect platform, presented on October 22, aims to centralize and digitize procedures for taxes, customs, land registry, and social security. This digital shift requires careful handling of sensitive personal information. Tsamba explained the need to understand what can and cannot be done with collected data.
The APDPVP's role is to ensure organizations collecting personal data comply with legal requirements. This consultation is a step towards ensuring citizen trust in digital public services, focusing on regulatory compliance, access control, and data security.
Why it mattersGabonese citizens and businesses will have their personal data handled according to legal requirements as public services become digital.