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Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019

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Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019

Partner Shem Otanga discusses Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019.

24 Mar 2021 4:29 Minutes Webinar

In view of the recent appointment of Kenya's Data Commissioner, Kieti Law LLP Partner Shem Otanga, highlights the salient features of the Data Protection Act, 2019, and how it applies to both local and foreign data controllers and processors.

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