Kenya: Data Protection Act establishing Office of the Data Protection Commissioner entered into force
Description
Data Protection Act establishing Office of the Data Protection Commissioner entered into force
On 25 November 2019, Data Protection Act, 2019 entered into force. The Act establishes the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), an independent body responsible for overseeing the implementation and enforcement of data protection laws. …
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government