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Kayes Regional Council trains officials and staff on data protection

By , based on Bamada.net

Map: Kayes, Mali

The Kayes Regional Council organised training on personal data protection for its elected representatives and staff on 12 October. The session aimed to strengthen their skills in digital security and risk management, according to Studio Tamani.

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