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ODPC To Launch Regional Office In Eldoret
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The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has unveiled plans to launch the fourth regional office in Eldoret as it commemorates the Data Privacy Day 2025 in a two-day conference under the theme: ”Safeguarding personal Data to Spur Digital Transformation & Economic Development”.
The ODPC also has presence in Huduma Centres in Nyeri and Garissa serving as focal points for data protection services in their respective regions,”she added.
In her address to delegates at the event, the Immaculate Kassait, MBS, Data Commissioner noted the importance of the Annual Data Privacy Conference, reiterating, “As our nation embraces rapid technological advancements, we must ensure that our progress aligns with a commitment to protecting personal data and fostering trust in the digital age. Today’s discussions are timely, as they underscore the importance of digital transformation in driving economic development while safeguarding our citizens’ privacy.”
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Kassait further emphasized the pivotal role of the media in promoting understanding about personal data protection and the crucial role it has played in disseminating news since the enactment of the Data Protection Act in 2019 and the operationalization of the ODPC in 2020.
In line with its mandate to regulate data protection in Kenya, she noted that the ODPC has made remarkable progress in implementing the Data Protection Act.
The office has registered over 8,000 Data Controllers and Processors, reflecting growing compliance with data protection regulations. To enhance adherence, it has issued eight sector-specific guidance notes covering areas like digital credit, communication, education, and health.
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The ODPC has conducted 84 audits and inspections of Data Controllers and Processors to assess compliance. It has also issued 192 advisories and conducted 138 Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
Additionally, the office received 6,817 complaints, investigating and resolving 6,516 of them. Swift actions included 195 determinations, 100 enforcement notices, and 12 penalty notices to ensure compliance.
Under the Alternative Dispute Resolution framework, the ODPC has resolved 27 cases, further advancing its mission to uphold data protection standards.
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