By
Patrick Alushula
Business Reporter
Nation Media Group
Offshore artificial intelligence (AI) system providers face enhanced privacy safeguards under a new proposal aimed at holding them accountable for breaches of personal data abroad.
Regulator now plans tighter data shields on offshore AI platforms
The draft framework says firms must formalise relationships with vendors and ensure enforceable protections are in place before any data leaves Kenya.
TL;DRAI
Kenya's ODPC mandates formal contracts with offshore AI vendors and documented data protection standards before personal data transfer. Finance and healthcare sectors must prioritize vendor compliance and regulatory risk in procurement and budget planning.
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