Kenya: Cross-border data transfer regulation in Data Protection (General) Regulations
Progress
Current status
in force
14 Feb 2022 in force
07 Dec 2021 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Kenya
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented Data Protection (General) Regulations including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 14 February 2022, the Data Protection (General) Regulations, 2021 entered into force. According to the regulations, transfers must be based on appropriate safeguards, an adequacy decision by the Data Commissioner, necessity, or explicit consent f…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Adopted Data Protection (General) Regulations including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 7 December 2021, the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology, Innovation and Youth Affairs signed the Data Protection (General) Regulations, 2021. According to the regulations, transfers must be based on appropriate …
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government