Data Protection in the Financial Sector
October 29, 2024 Recent data protection cases handled by Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) reveal growing issues among digital lenders and employers, especially regarding privacy breaches. A key concern involves digital lenders who have faced complaints over practices like unauthorized access to contacts of loan defaulters. The ODPC has penalized digital lenders […]
The Data Protection Act, 2019 of Kenya: Understanding the Rights of Data Subjects
Introduction The Data Protection Act, 2019 of Kenya provides a comprehensive framework for data protection in the country. It establishes the rights of data subjects and outlines the responsibilities of data controllers and processors. This article delves into the various rights of data subjects under the Act and explains their implications. Overview of the Data […]
