Events - Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)

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

ODPC Hosts Media Training on Editors to Enhance Understanding of Data Protection Laws

July 8, 2024 No Comments

MACHAKOS, Kenya, July 7 – The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) hosted editors from various media houses for a training forum on data protection which is aimed at enhancing understanding of data protection laws. The event which was organized in partnership with the Media Council of Kenya was

Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy Mr. Eliud Owalo,EGH, FIHRM, calls for Digital Sovereignty and Data Governance in Africa as he officially opens NADPA-RADPD AGM & Conference

May 14, 2024 No Comments

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 – The Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy Mr. Eliud O. Owalo, FIHRM, EGH, has called for digital sovereignty and data governance in Africa as he officially opened the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RAPDP) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and two-day Conference

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Hosts Partners’ Breakfast Meeting as Kenya Gears Up for NADPA AGM & Conference

March 21, 2024 No Comments

Nairobi, Kenya, February 27, 2024 – The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, led by the Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, MBS, hosted a partners’ breakfast meeting ahead of the upcoming Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Conference, scheduled to take place from May 7th

NADPA-RAPDP AGM & Conference

February 28, 2024 No Comments

The NADPA-RAPDP AGM & Conference is an annual gathering of data protection authorities, sector decision-makers, businesses as well as investors and multinational executives operating around Africa and beyond. This 9th meeting is themed “Promoting Regional Data Governance for Digital Transformation “, to be hosted in Nairobi-Kenya on 07 – 09

Category: Events

Editor