Kenya: Office of the Data Protection Commissioner guidance on consent under Data Protection Act
Progress
Current status
adopted
30 Nov 2023 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Kenya
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner adopted guidance on consent under Data Protection Act
On 30 November 2023, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) adopted the "Guidance Notes on Consent" to clarify the requirements for obtaining consent under the Data Protection Act, 2019. The guidance outlines the conditions for valid …
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority