Bello
As such, the ODPC now aims to further educate and actively involve the media in understanding the Data Protection Act, the offices mandate, regulations, and significant accomplishments.
Data processors and controllers
Several issues came up during the session between the ODPC and the Kenyan media.
According to the ODPC, such actions undermine the credibility and effectiveness of the complaint system.
The ODPC only admits complaints where the potential data breach is against oneself or where instructions are provided for one to be represented by a third party, added the Data Commissioner.
Kenya to host the 2024 NADPA General Assembly
Lastly, Kenya has won the bid to host the 2024 NADPA General Assembly, as announced during the 6th Annual General Meeting held in Burkina Faso on May 11, 2023.
So far, the ODPC has only registered a little over 2200 data processors and controllers.
At the meeting, the ODPC revealed that media companies will need to register as data processors and controllers in the coming days.
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