The Ministry of Digital Transition, Postal and Electronic Communications MTDPCE and the Commission of Informatics and Liberties CIL have reaffirmed their joint commitment to strengthening personal data protection in Burkina Faso's digital transformation agenda.
During a working session held on September 3, 2025, officials from both institutions discussed strategies to ensure that citizens' data remains secure and confidential as the country accelerates the rollout of digital platforms and services. The meeting brought together the Minister of Digital Transition, Dr. Aminata Zerbo/Sabane, and the President of CIL, Dr. Halguieta Nassa/Trawina, along with members of the ministerial cabinet.
The discussions focused on embedding data protection principles at the core of all dematerialization projects. Both institutions agreed that compliance with data protection standards must become systematic and mandatory before the deployment of new technologies in government services. This approach, they noted, would not only safeguard citizens' rights but also build trust in public digital systems.
