Kenya's New Data Protection Regulations: What Businesses Need to Know in 2025
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Kenya's evolving data protection landscape presents both opportunities and challenges for businesses operating in the digital economy. With the Data Protection Office increasing enforcement actions and issuing new guidelines for cross-border data transfers, companies must reassess their compliance strategies.
The recent amendments to the Data Protection Act have introduced stricter requirements for consent mechanisms, particularly affecting fintech companies and e-commerce platforms. Our analysis shows that businesses failing to implement proper data localization measures could face penalties of up to 4% of annual turnover.
Key compliance areas include updating privacy policies for AI-powered services, establishing clear data retention schedules, and implementing privacy-by-design principles in system architecture. Companies should also prepare for the new mandatory data protection impact assessments for high-risk processing activities.
At Judsons LLP, we've been advising clients on navigating these regulatory changes while maintaining operational efficiency. Our technology-forward approach helps businesses implement compliant systems without disrupting growth trajectories.
For personalized guidance on data protection compliance, contact our Commercial & Technology team.
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