Fatma Haruna Songoro

Head of Technology and Digital Trade Law, Victory Attorneys & Consultants

Fatma is a highly versatile tech and cybersecurity lawyer, driven by a zeal for staying on the cutting edge of both legal and technology domains. She possesses unparalleled expertise in data protection, consumer protection, intellectual property, technology law, and regulatory compliance. As the head of the Technology and Digital Trade Law Department at Victory Attorneys & Consultants, Fatma guides and supports clients in navigating the complex landscapes of emerging technologies, ICT, fintech, e-commerce, hi-tech, and start-ups.

Beyond her legal practice, Fatma is an ardent researcher on policy and governance, having participated in several World Bank surveys, prepared policy briefs and policy papers, and drafted model laws. Her research work predominantly focuses on digital rights, ethical use of AI, internet governance, intellectual property rights (IPRs), child online protection (COP), consumer protection, and the regulatory framework of data protection and privacy. Notably, Fatma has played a significant role in drafting the Model Law of the Personal Data Protection Act for Tanzania and researched child online protection for key stakeholders in Tanzania.

Learn More

Learn What will be happening and why you should attend DataFest Africa 2024

View Others

View other speakers lined up to speak at DataFest Africa 2024