Tanzania's Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has praised Airtel Tanzania for its work to protect customers' personal information, Daily News reported on Thursday. PDPC Director General Dr Emmanuel Lameck Mkilia spoke during a courtesy visit by Airtel Tanzania Managing Director Charles Kamoto to the commission's offices in Dodoma.
The two sides discussed cooperation on putting Tanzania's personal data protection framework into practice. Mkilia said companies needed to understand the commission's mandate. He also urged them to set up strong systems to protect customer data.
Mkilia said that cooperation between regulators and businesses supports the goals of the National Development Vision 2050. He singled out Tanzania's shift towards a digital economy. He said Airtel's willingness to work with the commission would help more Tanzanians benefit from digital opportunities.
Kamoto said that data protection is central to how Airtel operates and goes beyond meeting the rules. He said that protecting personal data is "a fundamental responsibility" for the company and is key to keeping customer trust.
Kamoto said Airtel continues to invest in staff awareness and training, backed by internal policies on handling personal information. He thanked the commission for its guidance and support, including training programmes for employees. Airtel Tanzania said it would keep strengthening its partnership with the commission.