In an age where algorithms make decisions, data shapes destinies,
and artificial intelligence touches every corner of our lives —
Who protects the people behind the data?
As AI-driven technologies redefine how governments, businesses, and institutions collect, process, and act on personal information, the nation has taken a bold step forward.
The Data Protection and Right to Access Information Bill 2025 — a landmark piece of legislation. A declaration that the digital future of Sierra Leone must be built on transparency, accountability, and the unshakeable dignity of every citizen.
But legislation alone is not enough. Laws must be understood, interrogated, and championed by the very people they are designed to protect.
That is why this platform exists.
Here, we go beyond the legal text. We examine what the Bill truly means for AI-driven data processing — its promises, its gaps, and its potential to become a model for data governance across West Africa and beyond.
The conversation about AI and data protection is no longer a luxury reserved for technologically advanced nations. It is urgent. It is now. And Sierra Leone is part of it.
Whether you are a legal scholar, a policy maker, a tech innovator, a civil society advocate, or simply a Sierra Leonean who believes your data belongs to you — this platform is built for critical thinking, bold ideas, and meaningful dialogue.
Your background, role, and experience with AI and digital technology.
Legal, ethical, and operational risks of AI in public and private sectors.
Your willingness and institutional capacity to adopt AI responsibly.
What enables and motivates AI adoption in Sierra Leone.
Legal, ethical, and institutional obstacles to responsible AI adoption.
Views on the proposed AI regulatory authority and its powers.
Assessment of the Data Protection Bill's scope, gaps, and provisions.
Optional section for your own observations, suggestions, and insights.