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Data Protection Act including cross-border data transfer regulation entered into force

On 25 November 2019, Data Protection Act, 2019 entered into force. The Act includes provisions that regulate the transfer of personal data outside Kenya. It stipulates that personal data can be transferred internationally if adequate data protection…

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

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2019-11-08
adopted

On 8 November 2019, the President endorsed the text for the Data Protection Act, 2019. The Act incl…

2019-11-25
in force

On 25 November 2019, Data Protection Act, 2019 entered into force. The Act includes provisions that…