Privacy must be built into an organisation’s systems. The guidance introduces a concept called privacy by design and default.
By
Immaculate Kassait
Data Commissioner
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner
The next General Election is only one year away. That is why we must have this conversation now. Every election cycle, millions of Kenyans hand over their personal information along with their vote, including their names, addresses, national ID card numbers, and fingerprints.
The protection of voters’ personal data will be a critical factor in sustaining public trust ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general
The Data Protection Act was not conceived in a vacuum. It exists to give life to Article 31 of the Constitution, which guarantees…
MPs have raised concerns over alleged irregular voter registration and unauthorised transfers ahead of the next General Election,…
Kenya’s Data Protection Act has changed how organisations think about accountability for personal information.
If “privacy” is weaponised to shield public functionaries from scrutiny, the right to know will be hollowed out entirely
The IEBC has proposed a Bill with far-reaching consequences which, if approved, will impact how the 2027 General Election is…
