The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) is set to launch a national data security awareness campaign on June 20, 2023. The campaign aims to educate Zimbabweans about the importance of protecting their personal data online.
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of organizations and individuals collecting data on user behaviors and interests. This data can be used to exploit and manipulate users, or to target them with advertising. Potraz is concerned about the potential for this data to be misused, and is taking a proactive stance to protect Zimbabweans’ privacy.
The campaign will focus on educating Zimbabweans about the following:
- The importance of protecting their personal data online
- The ways in which their data can be collected and used
- How to protect their data from misuse
Potraz will be holding workshops and other events across the country to raise awareness of the campaign. The campaign will also be supported by a website and social media campaign.
Potraz is urging all Zimbabweans to take part in the campaign and to learn how to protect their personal data online.
Here are some tips for protecting your personal data online:
- Be careful about what information you share online.
- Only share information with trusted websites and organizations.
- Use strong passwords and change them regularly.
- Be aware of the risks of using public Wi-Fi.
- Keep your software up to date.
- Be vigilant about phishing scams.
By following these tips, you can help to protect your personal data online.
