Kenya: Office of the Data Protection Commissioner guidance on Data Protection Act for communication sector
Progress
Current status
adopted
22 Dec 2023 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Kenya
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner issued guidance for communication sector assisting service providers in telecommunications and broadcasting to comply with Data Protection Act
On 22 December 2023, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) adopted the "Guidance Note for the Communication Sector" to assist service providers in the telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal services in Kenya to comply with the …
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority