Kenya: President signed Data Protection Act including cross-border data transfer regulation
Description
President signed Data Protection Act including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 8 November 2019, the President endorsed the text for the Data Protection Act, 2019. The Act includes provisions that regulate the transfer of personal data outside Kenya. It stipulates that personal data can be transferred internationally if adeq…
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