Kenya: Office of the Data Protection Commissioner adopted guidance on processing of biometric data
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Office of the Data Protection Commissioner adopted guidance on processing of biometric data
On 6 November 2025, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) adopted a guidance note on the processing of biometric data. The guidance note, issued under the Data Protection Act, 2019, and the Data Protection (General) Regulations, 2021…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2025-05-16
in consultation
2025-05-30
processing consultation