Kenya: Guidance on Cross Border Data Transfer
Progress
Current status
in consultation
15 May 2026 processing consultation
15 Apr 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Kenya
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer 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Office of the Data Protection Commissioner closes consultation on draft guidance on cross border data transfer
On 15 May 2026, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) closes the consultation on draft guidance on cross-border data transfers. The draft applies to all entities that handle personal data in Kenya and transfer or intend to transfer s…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner opened consultation on draft guidance on cross border data transfer
On 15 April 2026, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) opened a consultation on draft guidance on cross-border data transfers, until 15 May 2026. The draft applies to all entities that handle personal data in Kenya and transfer or i…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority