Digital Ethics in Rwanda
Exploring Policies and Practices
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https://doi.org/10.26034/fr.jehe.2025.8991Keywords:
Sub-Saharan Africa, regional cooperation, accountability, data protection, privacy, Rwanda, social media, digital ethics and policy, Ethical hybridity, ethical governance on emerging technologiesAbstract
This paper examines digital ethics in Rwanda, analysing how national policies align with everyday digital practices. Focusing on privacy, accountability, integrity, and transparency, it explores how Rwanda’s collectivist culture influences ethical behaviours. Using qualitative methods, the study finds gaps between policy and practice, including data privacy violations, misinformation, and digital harassment. It calls for stronger enforcement, public awareness, and regional cooperation to harmonize ethical standards and balancing cultural values with universal digital ethics to promote responsible digital behaviours.
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