Kenya: Office of the Data Protection Commissioner guidance on Data Protection Act for digital credit providers
Progress
Current status
adopted
22 Dec 2023 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Kenya
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner adopted guidance for digital credit providers clarifying the data protection obligations for digital lenders under Data Protection Act
On 22 December 2023, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) adopted the "Guidance Note for Digital Credit Providers" to provide clarity on data protection obligations for digital lenders under the Data Protection Act, 2019. The guidan…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority