On 18 July 2025, Uganda’s Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) ruled in Ssekamwa Frank & 3 others v. Google LLC that Uganda’s data protection compliance obligations apply to any entity—anywhere in the world—that handles the personal data of Ugandan citizens…
In the 20th century, national power was measured in barrels of oil and military might. In the 21st, it’s being rewritten in lines of code and terabytes of data. But we’re not ready. Data Is Not Just the New Oil…
Part 3/6: [S8fe.ai’s Manifesto] For years, governments around the world have struggled to tax the digital economy. Traditional tax systems were built for physical goods and services—not for algorithms, platforms, and the invisible flows of data that cross borders at…
For years, governments around the world have struggled to tax the digital economy. Traditional tax systems were built for physical goods and services—not for algorithms, platforms, and the invisible flows of data that cross borders at light speed. The result?…
We’ve long understood the importance of borders for physical goods. Tariffs, regulations, and checkpoints control the flow of materials across nations, ensuring both economic benefit and security. But for data, borders are virtual. Trillions of gigabytes of personal, commercial, and…
The Next Trade Barrier Won’t Be Physical—It Will Be Digital For decades, global trade has been defined by tariffs on physical goods—cars, textiles, electronics. Yet, in our hyper-connected world, the most valuable commodity crossing borders is data. Unlike oil or…
For decades, global trade has been defined by tariffs on physical goods—cars, textiles, electronics. Yet, in our hyper-connected world, the most valuable commodity crossing borders is data. Unlike oil or steel, these flows are largely untaxed and unmonitored, representing a…
On June 26, 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly adopted its first unified Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)—a sweeping legislative move that reshapes how both local and foreign organizations handle data related to Vietnamese citizens. The law takes effect on January 1, 2026,…
On June 27, 2025, the Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection issued a formal notice to Apple and Google: remove the AI chatbot DeepSeek from their app stores in Germany—or face consequences. Why? Violations of GDPR and unlawful international data transfers to China without required safeguards. Here’s the…
“Abu Dhabi as the Switzerland of Data?” A bold vision explored in Le Point, and one that raises critical questions about the future of data clearing and digital sovereignty and trust in a multipolar world. Our own Gregory Louvel, Co-Founder and COO at S8fe.ai, shares sharp…
