Articles - Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)

Engagement with County Governments: ODPC Urges Counties to Ensure Contracted Third Parties Comply with Data Protection

February 24, 2025 No Comments

NAKURU, Kenya, February 21 – The Data Commissioner has urged county governments to ensure that contracted third parties comply with the Data Protection Act as part of their compliance obligations to uphold the rights of citizens. During a county engagement forum with heads of County Departments from 21 counties drawn

Data Privacy Day Marked with Calls for Proactive Integration of Privacy in Kenya

February 4, 2025 No Comments

Eldoret Kenya, January 28, 2025 – The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) marked Data Privacy Day 2025 in Uasin Gishu, Eldoret, with the launch of the regulator’s fourth regional office. The event, themed “Safeguarding Personal Data to Spur Digital Transformation and Economic Development,” brought together key stakeholders, including

Pre-Conference Breakfast Meeting with Journalists in Eldoret Ahead of Data Privacy Day 2025

February 3, 2025 No Comments

ELDORET, Kenya, Jan 27, 2025 –In anticipation of the Data Privacy Day 2025, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) held a pre-conference meeting with journalists on January 27, 2024, The event was graced by the Media Council of Kenya’s Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo Omwoyo and Data Commissioner,

Symposium on Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Humanitarian Action

December 13, 2024 No Comments

NAIROBI, Kenya November 27 – Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, MBS, represented the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner during the Symposium on Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Humanitarian Action, organized by the Kenya Red Cross in partnership with Luxembourg Aid & Development and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.

Kenya Marks 5 Years since the Implementation of the Data Protection Act.

November 20, 2024 No Comments

NAIROBI, Kenya November 19 – The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) marked five years of the Data Protection Act with a half-day conference organized in partnership with Amnesty International. The event brought together key industry stakeholders and partner institutions to reflect on the five years of Kenya’s Data

Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait Addresses Regulatory Challenges of Disruptive Technologies at Global Privacy Assembly

November 4, 2024 No Comments

Jersey, Channel Islands October 31 , 2024 – Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, MBS, participated in a plenary session on the regional challenges of disruptive technologies at the Global Privacy Assembly in Jersey, Channel Islands (Oct 28 – Nov 1, 2024), themed ‘The Power of AI’. The session explored the social,

East African Community Data Protection Knowledge Exchange & Data Governance Policy Framework Validation Workshop in Rwanda

October 17, 2024 No Comments

KIGALI, Rwanda October 17 – Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, MBS, attended the 3rd East African Community Data Protection Knowledge Exchange & Data Governance Policy Framework Validation Workshop in Rwanda, which brought together data protection authorities across the EAC to share experiences and challenges in data protection and governance, promoting regional

Data Commissioner Urges Balance of Security, Privacy, and Digital Transformation at Smart Government 2024 Summit

October 7, 2024 No Comments

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 3 – Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, MBS has stressed the importance of balancing security, privacy, and digital transformation as societies rapidly adapt to digital changes. Speaking at the Smart Government 2024 Summit, themed “Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Transformative Change,” the Data Commissioner urged ICT

Deputy Data Commissioner Rose Mosero Advocates for Data Protection in Innovation at IASP World Conference

October 1, 2024 No Comments

NAIROBI, Kenya 26th September – At the 41st International Association of Science Parks (IASP) World Conference on Science Parks & Areas of Innovation, Deputy Data Commissioner, Rose Mosero, HSC, highlighted the crucial role of incorporating data protection principles into innovation. The Deputy Data Commissioneremphasized that regulatory compliance is not merely

ODPC leverages on partnerships with regulators, membership bodies and associations to drive compliance on data protection

September 9, 2024 No Comments

NAIROBI, Kenya, September 9 –In a bid to enhance data protection compliance, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner held a meeting with representatives from reglators, membership bodies and associations under a strategic partnership aimed at building a culture of responsibility around data usage. “Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, MBS stated

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