Kenya: Implemented Data Protection (General) Regulations including cross-border data transfer regulation
Description
Implemented Data Protection (General) Regulations including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 14 February 2022, the Data Protection (General) Regulations, 2021 entered into force. According to the regulations, transfers must be based on appropriate safeguards, an adequacy decision by the Data Commissioner, necessity, or explicit consent f…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government