Democratic safeguards
Privacy at the heart of the architecture — not bolted on.
We are mindful of the recent Angolan context:
- Predator case: forensic analysis (Amnesty, Feb. 2026) confirming journalist Teixeira Cândido was infected in May 2024 — first documented case in Angola.
- NGO law: passed 22 Jan 2026 (106-77-2) and enacted 19 Feb 2026 — criticized by HRW and Friends of Angola.
- Online disinformation Bill (passed in general terms, 22 Jan. 2026).
- Critical opinions from the Angolan Bar Association (Jan. 2026) on the cybersecurity and disinformation bills.
In this context, any digital identity proposal is legitimately scrutinised. The IDNA responds with 7 protection mechanisms built in from the design stage. Click to see the technical detail.
« A clear framework, legally defined and technically traceable, is more protective than a de facto situation with no clear framework. The IDNA proposes such a framework, and places the safeguards at the very heart of the architecture. »
Consultation with civil society
Such consultation would strengthen the project's legitimacy. Bodies to be involved:
- Associação Justiça, Paz e Democracia (AJPD)
- ADRA — Acção para o Desenvolvimento Rural e Ambiente
- OMUNGA
- Mãos Livres
- Grupo Técnico de Monitoria dos Direitos Humanos (GTMDH)
- Ordem dos Advogados de Angola