Request for Feedback: 5-Year Reflections on Kenya’s Data Protection Act.

*Dear Listers,*

Thank you for providing your expert insights and feedback regarding the
suggested alterations and recommendations concerning the legal framework
for data protection. Please review the attached document to confirm that
all of your perspectives of prior discussions have been incorporated. Your
contribution is greatly appreciated.

Day 4 of our discussion will center on *data subject rights, emerging
issues *and *best practices*. We invite you to share your insights
and reflections on the following questions:

1. *Have you experienced any changes in the way state/non-state
organizations handle your personal data since the implementation of the
Data Protection Act, 2019?*

2. * What are some international best practices or benchmarks in
data protection regulation and enforcement that the ODPC should consider
emulating?*

3. * What recent technological advancement or practice do you
believe presents the greatest data protection and privacy opportunity in
Kenya?*

Your expertise and input are essential in this endeavor, and we value your
contribution to this vital conversation.

Please feel free to respond directly to this email with your insights.
Alternatively, you can reach out to Linda Gichohi ([email protected] )
if you have any questions or additional comments.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

We look forward to your participation.

Kind regards,

Linda Gichohi.

*Kenya ICT Action Network.*

On Mon, 29 Apr 2024 at 20:30, Linda Wairure <[email protected]> wrote:

> *B.* *Day 2: Data Controllers & Processors *
>
> *Dear Listers,*
>
> Thank you for providing your expert insights and feedback regarding the
> suggested alterations and recommendations concerning the legal framework
> for data protection. Please review the attached document to confirm that
> all of your perspectives of yesterday’s discussion have been incorporated.
> Your contribution is greatly appreciated.
>
> *Day 2* of our discussion will center on *data controllers and data
> processors*. We invite you to share your insights and reflections on the
> following questions:
>
> 1. *In your opinion, what has been the key impact (positive/negative)
> of the Data Protection Act, 2019, on state and private entities’
> organizational policies, procedures, practices, and compliance levels from
> 2020 to date?*
> 2. *Poll: **Do you believe that the penalties imposed on
> organizations for data breaches or non-compliance are sufficient to deter
> future violations?*
> <www.livepolls.app/result/6622dd8c0d1d3f4c690d6c01>
>
> Your expertise and input are essential in this endeavor, and we value your
> contribution to this vital conversation.
>
> Please feel free to respond directly to this email with your insights.
> Alternatively, you can reach out to Linda Gichohi ([email protected] )
> if you have any questions or additional comments.
>
> Thank you for your time and consideration.
>
> We look forward to your participation.
>
>
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Linda Gichohi.
>
> *Kenya ICT Action Network.*
>
> On Sun, 28 Apr 2024 at 22:03, Linda Wairure <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>> *A. **Day 1: Legal Framework on Data Protection*
>>
>>
>> Day 1 of our discussion will center on the Legal framework surrounding
>> Data Protection. We invite you to share your insights and reflections on
>> the following questions:
>>
>> 1. *What areas of Kenya’s legal and policy framework on data
>> protection require improvement or updating? Please provide supporting
>> justification/rationale.*
>> 2. *Please provide three (3) recommendations for amendments to the
>> Data Protection Act, and its attendant regulations.*
>>
>> Your expertise and input are essential in this endeavor, and we value
>> your contribution to this vital conversation.
>>
>> Please feel free to respond directly to this email with your insights. Thank
>> you for your time and consideration.
>>
>> We look forward to your participation.
>>
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> Linda Gichohi.
>>
>> * Kenya ICT Action Network.*
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, 26 Apr 2024 at 02:28, Linda Wairure <[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Listers,
>>>
>>> As part of our ongoing efforts to assess the effectiveness and impact of
>>> Kenya’s Data Protection Act (2019) over the past five years and in
>>> anticipation of the NADPA Conference being held from 7 – 9 May 2024, we are
>>> reaching out to gather your valuable insights and reflections. To this end,
>>> KICTANet will be moderating an online discussion on the KICTANet mailing
>>> list from *Monday 29 April 2024 – Friday 3 May 2024.* We want to draw
>>> special attention to the contributions of the Data Governance and Emerging
>>> Technologies Working Group on the ICT legislative reform process and in
>>> particular the recommendations on data governance.
>>>
>>> To chart the progress, challenges, and considerations for the future of
>>> data protection in Kenya, KICTANet shall be exploring the following topics
>>> over the course of next week through targeted daily questions for your
>>> reflections.
>>>
>>> *TOPICS:*
>>>
>>> *A. **Day 1: Legal Framework on Data Protection*
>>>
>>> *B. **Day 2: Data Controllers & Processors *
>>>
>>> *C. **Day 3: Data Subjects’ Rights*
>>>
>>> *D. **Day 4: Emerging Issues and Best Practices*
>>>
>>> *E. **Day 5: Recommendations and Shaping the Future.*
>>>
>>> Please feel free to respond directly to this email with your insights.
>>> Alternatively, you can reach out to Linda Gichohi (
>>> [email protected]) if you have any questions or additional
>>> comments.
>>>
>>> Thank you for your time and participation.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> *Linda Gichohi.*
>>>
>>> *Kenya ICT Action Network.*
>>>
>>

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