Kenya: Guidance on processing of biometric data
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Office of the Data Protection Commissioner adopted guidance on processing of biometric data
On 6 November 2025, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) adopted a guidance note on the processing of biometric data. The guidance note, issued under the Data Protection Act, 2019, and the Data Protection (General) Regulations, 2021…
SourceOffice of the Data Protection Commissioner closed consultation on draft guidance note on processing of biometric data
On 30 May 2025, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) closed the public consultation, which had been open since 16 May 2025, on the draft guidance note on the processing of biometric data. The draft guidance, prepared pursuant to the…
SourceOffice of the Data Protection Commissioner opened consultation on draft guidance note on processing of biometric data
On 16 May 2025, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) opened a public consultation, until 30 May 2025, on the draft guidance note on the processing of biometric data. The draft guidance, issued under the Data Protection Act, 2019, an…
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