ODPC (KE) - Data Governance Africa

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...

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...

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 Governance Society of Kenya (DPGSK)Facilitator: Mr. Mina Miano,...

8 September, 2025
Ian Olwana
News, Data Protection, ODPC (KE)

High Court Overturns ODPC Ruling in Landmark Data Retention Case

The High Court in Nairobi has overturned a decision by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in a...

2 September, 2025
Ian Olwana
News, Data Protection, ODPC (KE)

Kenya High Court Affirms ODPC’s Mandate: A Win for Data Protection Enforcement

In a landmark judgment in Harry Arunda v Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), the High Court has affirmed...

19 August, 2025
Ian Olwana
Expert Dialogue, Learning, ODPC (KE)

Key Insights on Data Protection Compliance in Kenya

Town Hall Meeting Summary: DPGSK & ODPParticipants: 1. Introductions & Opening Remarks 2. Key Topics & ODPC Responses A. ODPC...

8 August, 2025
Ian Olwana
Learning, Data Governance, Expert Dialogue, Knowledge Centre, ODPC (KE)

AI 101 Masterclass

A recent conference held by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in Kenya focused on the delicate balance...

8 August, 2025
Ian Olwana
News, Knowledge Centre, ODPC (KE)

Annual Data Privacy Conference 2025

A recent conference held by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in Kenya focused on the delicate balance...

8 August, 2025
Ian Olwana
News, Knowledge Centre, ODPC (KE)

ODPC Launches AI Chatbot “LindaData” to Enhance Data Protection Services

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in Kenya has taken a significant step towards modernizing its services by...

8 August, 2025
Ian Olwana
News, Knowledge Centre, ODPC (KE)

A simple guide to registering as a data handler in Kenya.

A simple guide to registering as a data handler in Kenya. Registering as a data handler with the Office of...