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Biometrics Are Becoming the New Passwords. But At What Cost?
  • 26 March, 2026
  • Ian Olwana
  • Data Protection, Data Governance, Knowledge Centre

Biometrics Are Becoming the New Passwords. But At What Cost?

The growing use of biometric data across digital platforms is quietly reshaping how individuals prove their identity online. From facial...
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Uganda’s PDPO Holds Meta and WhatsApp Accountable in Landmark Digital Sovereignty Ruling
  • 26 March, 2026
  • Ian Olwana
  • News, Data Protection, Determinations, PDPO

Uganda’s PDPO Holds Meta and WhatsApp Accountable in Landmark Digital Sovereignty Ruling

On February 20, 2026, Uganda’s Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) issued a landmark ruling that could reshape how multinational tech...
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BRANDON AND ASSOCIATES ADVOCATE VS TRUEHOST CLOUD
  • 24 March, 2026
  • Mathews Ochanda
  • Determinations, Data Protection, News, ODPC (KE)

BRANDON AND ASSOCIATES ADVOCATE VS TRUEHOST CLOUD

Brandon and Associates Advocate vs TrueHost Cloud | ODPC Determination 1. Introduction The case is in respect to the complainant,...
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ODPC Registration in Kenya: Understanding Exemptions and Mandatory Requirements
  • 8 December, 2025
  • Ian Olwana
  • News, ODPC (KE)

ODPC Registration in Kenya: Understanding Exemptions and Mandatory Requirements

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has made registration a central compliance requirement for any organization that handles...
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Cross-Border Enforcement Strengthens as ODPC Rules in Aaditi Rajput v DTB Kenya and DTB Uganda
  • 5 December, 2025
  • Ian Olwana
  • News, Data Protection, Determinations, ODPC (KE)

Cross-Border Enforcement Strengthens as ODPC Rules in Aaditi Rajput v DTB Kenya and DTB Uganda

Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has issued a landmark final determination in the case of Aaditi Rajput...
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Beyond 'Legitimate Interest': Why Liquid Telecom's Data Defense Failed Under Kenyan Law
  • 12 November, 2025
  • Ian Olwana
  • ODPC (KE), Data Governance, Data Protection, News

Beyond ‘Legitimate Interest’: Why Liquid Telecom’s Data Defense Failed Under Kenyan Law

In a significant ruling by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), Liquid Telecommunications Kenya Ltd. was held liable...
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Safaricom, M-Tiba, and the Data Breach Allegations: What the Facts Reveal About Data Governance in Kenya
  • 2 November, 2025
  • Ian Olwana
  • News, Cyber Security, Data Governance, Data Protection, ODPC (KE)

Safaricom, M-Tiba, and the Data Breach Allegations: What the Facts Reveal About Data Governance in Kenya

In late October 2025, Kenya’s data privacy landscape was thrust into the spotlight after a hacker group known as Kazu...
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Nigeria’s Data Protection Law Translated into Major Local Languages: NDPC Deepens Grassroots Privacy Awareness
  • 17 October, 2025
  • Ian Olwana
  • News, Data Protection, NDPC (NG)

Nigeria’s Data Protection Law Translated into Major Local Languages: NDPC Deepens Grassroots Privacy Awareness

In a major step toward inclusivity and citizen awareness, the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr....
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No More Secret Files: ODPC Puts Employers on Notice
  • 15 September, 2025
  • Ian Olwana
  • News, Data Protection, Determinations, ODPC (KE)

No More Secret Files: ODPC Puts Employers on Notice

Imagine this: You ace every stage of a recruitment process. Then, suddenly, the offer is yanked away. The reason? A...
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  • 12 September, 2025
  • Ian Olwana
  • Expert Dialogue, Data Governance, Data Protection, ODPC (KE)

Webinar Summary: Data Processing & Data Sharing Agreements Host: Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), KenyaCo-organizer: Data Privacy and...
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