By: Robert
Kwaku Annor
Kenya’s Data Commissioner,
Immaculate Kassait, has joined chief executive officers and key stakeholders
for a breakfast dialogue examining the country’s progress in establishing its
data protection framework, the development of regulatory institutions and the
work remaining to strengthen data protection.
The dialogue was organised
by the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT)
in partnership with The Open Institute, as part of an engagement recognising
Kassait’s tenure, leadership and contributions to Kenya’s data protection
journey.
The meeting provided an
opportunity to reflect on the progress made in developing the country’s data
protection framework, the institutions and regulatory mechanisms established,
and the lessons learnt during implementation.
Participants also examined
the challenges that remain in strengthening Kenya’s data protection landscape
and ensuring that the regulatory framework continues to evolve.
Kassait was expected to
share her experience leading the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner
(ODPC), including the milestones that have shaped the institution, the
challenges of building a relatively young regulatory body and lessons from her
tenure.
Her reflections were also
expected to address the future of data protection in Kenya and the priorities
needed to advance the country's regulatory environment.
