Kenya: Office of the Data Protection Commissioner adopted guidance for digital credit providers clarifying the data protection obligations for digital lenders under Data Protection Act

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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…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

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2023-12-22
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On 22 December 2023, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) adopted the "Guidance No…