Kenya: Data Protection (Registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors) Regulations
Progress
Current status
in force
14 Jul 2022 in force
07 Dec 2021 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Kenya
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Business registration requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Data Protection (Registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors) Regulations entered into force
On 14 July 2022, the Data Protection (Registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors) Regulations, 2021 entered into force. The regulations establish the procedure for registering data controllers and data processors in accordance with the Dat…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology, Innovation and Youth Affairs signed Data Protection (Registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors) Regulations
On 7 December 2021, the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology, Innovation and Youth Affairs signed the Data Protection (Registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors) Regulations, 2021, which were then adopted.…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government