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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

Compliance with Data Protection Regulations in Wake of Growing AI Regulations

August 16, 2024 No Comments

KWALE, Kenya, August 15 – The Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, MBS has called for ethical considerations and adoption of principles of data protection when processing personal data using Artifical Intelligence systems whose adoption continues to surge. Speaking during the Law Society of Kenya Annual Conference at a plenary session on

Deputy Data Commissioner Advocates for Data Privacy in Harnessing Data and Technology for Africa’s Transformation at DataFest Africa24

July 22, 2024 No Comments

NAIROBI, Kenya July 17 -Deputy Data Commissioner Oscar Otieno issued keynote remarks during the DataFest Africa24 hosted by AgaKhan University and Pollicy themed: Opportunities for all: Harnessing Data and Technology for Africa’s Transformation In his remarks, he acknowledged the importance of data and technology in achieving Kenya’s strategic goals and

Kenya Set to Gain Economically from EU Adequacy Decision

June 15, 2024 No Comments

VENICE, Italy 13th June 2024 – Data Commissioner has said that Kenya is expected to gain immense economic benefits should it attain an adequacy decision with the European Union following the launch of the first Adequacy Dialogue on the African continent on data governance with EU. Speaking during a plenary

Data Commissioner Urges Humanitarian Organizations to Prioritize Dignity of Data Subjects at Privacy Symposium Conference 2024

June 15, 2024 No Comments

VENICE, Italy, June 12 The Data Commissioner, Immaculate Kassait, MBS participated in a plenary session on Data Protection in Humanitarian Action at the Privacy Symposium Conference 2024 in Venice, Italy. She was joined by other panelists, including Catherine Lennman and Florence Dubosc, her counterparts from Switzerland and Monaco, Alex Novikao

ODPC Hosts Media Breakfast Meeting as Kenya Gears Up for NADPA AGM & Conference

April 29, 2024 No Comments

Nairobi, Kenya, April 29 2024 – The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner today hosted a media breakfast meeting on the upcoming Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Conference, scheduled to take place from May 7th to 9th, 2024 in Windsor Hotel and Country

Data Commissioner Inaugurates Training for Data Protection Officers on Data Protection Impact Assessment

April 24, 2024 No Comments

NAIROBI, Kenya, April 24 – Today, Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, MBS officially inaugurated a two-day training session on Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), targeting 120 Data Protection Officers (DPOs) from both the public and private sectors.In her address, she commended the increasing number and attendance of DPOs in various organizations,

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