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Data Commissioner
@ikassait
this morning issued remarks during a stakeholder forum on the Telecommunications guidance note hosted by
@kictanet
and
@article19eafrica
where she addressed the relationship between data privacy and freedom of expression in the wake of technological
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PRESS RELEASE: Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Issues Three Penalty Notices Totalling to KES 9,375,000
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VACANCIES: The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner is seeking to recruit 36 new staff.
Interested candidates can access detailed job descriptions and experience required for the positions from the ODPC recruitment portal -
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PRESS RELEASE: ODPC to audit 40 Digital Credit Providers and issues enforcement notice against a health service provider.
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Happy International Data Privacy Day!
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PRESS RELEASE: Office of the Data Protection Commissioner issues a penalty notice against Oppo Kenya
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The Data Protection (Registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors) Regulations requires private and public entities handling personal information of persons located in Kenya to register with the ODPC.
Registration commences on 14 July 2022.
#DataProtectionKE
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Calling for comments on the draft Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) framework to be adopted by the Data Commissioner pursuant to her powers under section 9(c) of Data Protection Act.
#DataProtectionKE
#PublicParticipation
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Knowing your data rights and responsibilities is key to protecting your private information.
Learn more from our guidance note on consent here:
#DataprotectionKE
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PRESS RELEASE: Office of the Data Protection Commissioner releases status update on the ongoing registration of data processors and controllers.
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The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner wishes you a Happy New Year 2023!
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Kenya has been accredited to join the Global Privacy Assembly
@PrivacyAssembly
during the 44th Session of the
#GPA2022
held from 25th -28th October 2022 in Istanbul Turkey.
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@ODPC_KE
will be hosting the Data Privacy Day 2023
@KICC_kenya
Save the date and join us for enriching conversations on data protection.
#DataprotectionKE
#DataprivacyDay2023
#DataprivacyconferenceKE
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PS
@EstherKoimett
launched the ODPC Official Logo and Website, Draft Guidance note of Data Protection Impact Assessment, Draft Guidance Note on Consent, Draft Manual on Complaints Management and Service Charter.
@MoICTKenya
@CA_Kenya
#dataprotectionke
#100daysofODPC
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ICYMI: The Data Commissioner highlights the role of her office, the significance of data protection on the economy and the future of data protection in Kenya
#DataProtectionKE
#DataProtectionDayKE
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Data Commissioner opens the first Data Protection Program Training at
@KSGKenya
stating that "proper data governance and data protection is the responsibility of the whole organisation, not just legal or IT departments".
#DataProtectionKE
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PRESS RELEASE:
H.E. President, Dr William Samoei Ruto Launches Data Protection Registration System as Kenya Commemorates Data Privacy Day 2023
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NEWS JUST IN:
Kenya has been voted to host the next Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA/RAPDP) General Assembly scheduled for 2024 during the 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Burkina Faso on 11th May 2023.
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As we approach the Data Privacy Day 2023,
@ODPC_KE
will host a free virtual masterclass on Rights of Data Subjects and how to exercise the rights.
Register here to attend:
#DataprotectionKE
#DataprivacyDay2023
#DataprivacyconferenceKE
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The Data Commissioner kicked-off a Data Protection Officer Humanitarian Action Certification Course organized by
@ICRC_Nairobi
, and its partners, to equip participants with knowledge on best practices when processing personal data in humanitarian emergencies
#DataProtectionKE
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Call for comments on draft Data Protection Regulations, 2021
#dataprotectionke
#publicparticaption
@MoICTKenya
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Are you a Data Controller or Data Processor with an annual turnover of less than 5 million and less than 10 employees? Did you know that you may still be required to register if you belong to certain sectors or handle data for the purposes listed below:
#DataProtectionKE
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The Data Protection Act, 2019 gave effect to Article 31(c) and (d) of the Constitution; to establish the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, regulate the processing of personal data, provide for privacy rights to individuals and set obligations for personal data holders
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Are you a 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 or/and a 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿? Do you handle or process personal information of individuals? Join and chat with the Data Commissioner, Ms. Immaculate Kassait, MBS and Panellists 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 on
@ODPC_KE
Twitter Space.
#DataProtectionKE
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Register as a Data Controller and/or a data processor online at
Registration commences on 14 July 2022
#DataProtectionKE
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Happy Privacy Month!
Register below to attend these events:
Masterclass on Rights of Data Subjects :
Masterclass on obligations & compliance requirements of Data handlers:
Stakeholder workshop on Fintech:
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The three data protection regulations have been published and are now awaiting approval from National Assembly. Immaculate Kassait MBS, Data Commissioner Kenya
#dataprotectionKE
#dataprotectionregulations2021
#DPA2019
@MoICTKenya
@mucheru
@jeroch1
@ikassait
@MoseroRose
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Join our virtual masterclass on January 25, 2023 to learn more about the obligations and compliance requirements of Data Controllers and Data Processors.
Register now to attend:
#DataprotectionKE
#DataprivacyDay2023
#DataprivacyconferenceKE
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The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner wishes you a Happy Utamaduni Day!
#UtamaduniDay2022
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Data Commissioner
@ikassait
, Lawyers Hub CEO
@BonyoLinda
and ICT lecturer, Multimedia University Lecturer,
@JWalu
earlier today on
@ntvkenya
for a discussion on
#DataprotectionKE
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As we approach
#DataPrivacyDay
2023,
@ODPC_Ke
in partnership with
@giz_gmbh
Kenya will on Jan 24 hold a Fintech hybrid plenary session focusing on data protection in the digital money lending industry among other topics.
Register for the event below:
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🇰🇪Data Commissioner, Immaculate Kassait, MBS met the EU Commissioner of Justice Mr. Didier Reynders
@dreynders
to discuss areas of
#Collaboration
between Kenya and the EU on matters
#DataProtectionKE
.
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ICYMI: The three Data Protection Regulations published in the Kenya Gazette by the Cabinet Secretary
@MoICTKenya
, Joe Mucheru, were passed by Parliament on 17 February. Access the three Regulations at .
#DataProtectionKE
@mucheru
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“
@ODPC_KE
is working on sector specific guidelines including those for the fintech space. we are not here to punish but to build a compliance culture,” Deputy Data Commissioner, Compliance,
@MoseroRose
during a FINTECH workshop organised in partnership with
@giz_gmbh
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The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has organized a series of activities that will bring together Data Controllers, industry players, and data subjects in the lead-up to Data Privacy Day 2024.
Save the date and join us as we celebrate Data Privacy Week with the theme:
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Data Commissioner, Immaculate Kassait has emphasised on the need of observing data protection principles as the Min of Agriculture embarks on the national Household Farmer Registration, the process will aid the establishment of a official database for farmers countrywide.
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Are you a 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 or/and a 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿? Do you handle or process personal information of individuals? Join and chat with the Data Commissioner, Ms. Immaculate Kassait, MBS and Panellists 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 on
@ODPC_KE
Twitter Space.
#DataProtectionKE
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We have officially started the two-day Data Protection Conference leading towards the Data Privacy Day 2023!
Follow the conversation live on our social media platforms
#Dataprotectionke
#Dataprotectionke
#Dataprivacyconferenceke
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His Excellency, President William Ruto
@WilliamsRuto
has arrived
@KICC_kenya
for the Data Protection conference to commemorate Data Privacy Day 2023.
He is expected to officially launch the Data Protection Registration System.
Follow live
@KBCChannel1
& on our social media.
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Happening Now!
Ministry of ICT Innovation and Youth Affairs CS Joe Mucheru on the State of Data Management in Kenya.
FRIDAY IS
#DataProtectionDayKE
#dataprotectionKE
Live on KTN Home,
@SpiceFMKE
, Youtube
@mucheru
@MoICTKenya
@jeroch1
@ikassait
@joekamolo
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ODPC Strategic Plan and Data Protection Curriculum Launch
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Earlier today, the Data Commissioner Ms. Immaculate Kassait, MBS had a meeting with Kenya Private Sector Alliance
@KEPSA_KENYA
on enhancing Collaboration with
@ODPC_KE
in developing guidelines for the Data Protection Act, 2019.
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Data Commissioner engages with Office of the Registrar of Political Parties to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2019
#dataprotectionKE
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Cautionary Statement on E-Mail Phishing Incident.
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The Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs invites interested Members of the Public to Virtual Public Hearings on The Draft Data protection Regulations, 2021 Today 2PM-4PM
@MoICTKenya
@mucheru
@jeroch1
#DataProtectionKE
#publicparticipation
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Join Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait
@ikassait
tomorrow, Feb 1st from 8 am- 9 am on
@ntvkenya
#YourWorld
for a discussion on data protection.
#DataprotectionKE
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Countdown to Data Protection Day 2022!
#dataprotectionKE
#dataprotectionday
#ODPC
@1
@MoICTKenya
@mucheru
@jeroch1
@ikassait
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We are on location at the ongoing
@AfricaLawTech
Festival 2023.
Visit us at our exhibition booth to learn more about data protection.
#DataprotectionKE
#Africalawtechfestival
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Happy Mashujaa Day to all those working tirelessly to ensure people’s data is protected!
#MashujaaDay
#DataprotectionKe
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Join us on 27 April 2021 to discuss the draft Data Protection (General) Regulations, 2021
#DataProtectionKe
#publicparticipation
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I urge for support from all stakeholders to achieve our mission of protecting personal data in Kenya through compliance, enforcement, public awareness, and institutional capacity development. Data Commissioner, Immaculate Kassait
#DataProtectionKe
@MoICTKenya
@mucheru
@jeroch1
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In his speech during Data Privacy Day 2023 commemoration, H.E. President, Dr William Samoei Ruto affirmed Kenya's commitment to the signing, ratification & accession of the African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection (Malabo Convention).
@WilliamsRuto
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The
@ODPC_KE
today met with
@IEBCKenya
on continued stakeholders engagement on matters awareness creation and complaince with the Data Protection Act. This follows the recent publication of the Guidance Note on Processing Personal Data for Electoral Purposes.
#DataProtectionKe
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All Smiles as the 9th NADPA - RAPDP Conference came to a close at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club in Nairobi. 🎉🎉👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Asante!
Thank You!
Merci!
Obrigado!
شكرًا لك!
#NADPAConference24
#DataProtectionKe
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@ODPC_KE
has published new sector-specific guidance notes for the Education Sector, Communication Sector, Digital Credit Providers, and processing of health data.
These guidance notes are designed to assist these industries in understanding and adhering to Data Protection
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The Data Commissioner today engaged with
@ICRC_Nairobi
,
@KenyaRedCross
and other humanitarian stakeholders at the Data Protection Symposium
@ODPC_KE
#DataProtectionKE
@mucheru
@jeroch1
@MoICTKenya
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“It is important to consider harmonization of laws & establishment of regulators across Africa, a co-ordinated approach to enforce
#dataprotection
will lead to a robust & safer single digital market,"Data Commissioner
@ikassait
during the launch of the 4th
#PrivacySymposiumAfrica
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The ODPC will be tackling questions on data protection in Kenya over the next few weeks. What would you like to know or have demystified?
#AsktheODPC
#DataProtectionKE
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We are set for the official launch of the
@ODPC_KE
Coast Regional Office, Mombasa.
The launch will be presided over by
@MinistryofICT
Cabinet Secretary
@eliudowalo
.
#ODPCTukoPwani
#DataProtectionKE
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Press Statement: Statement on
@IEBCKenya
Verification of Voting Particulars Portal.
#DataProtectionKE
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Join the Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, MBS tonight, 2nd August from 9.00 pm
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@benliquidkenya
@PhilipOgola
@IEBCKenya
@CA_Kenya
The publication of personal information in order to comply with a statutory or legal obligation does not amount to a breach of data protection laws.
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Currently Underway: Stakeholders Engagement meeting on Data Protection General Regulations
#dataprotectionke
#publicparticipation
@MoICTKenya
@jeroch1
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The ODPC today commemorates 100 days since the swearing-in of the first Data Commissioner and the establishment of the Office.
#100daystatusreport
#DataProtection
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ODPC wishes to inform you of the commencement of registration of data controllers and data processors. Entities can submit their registration application through our online portal on from 1pm today.
#DataProtectionKE
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We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the partners, sponsors, exhibitors, data commissioners, speakers, delegates and the multi-agency teams that conceptualized, organized and executed the event to a resounding success!
Asante!
Thank You!
Merci!
Obrigado!
شكرًا
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Data Protection Commission urges entities to comply with data law -
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It is your right to be informed about protection of your personal data.
Be aware of your personal data!
#DataprotectionKe
#DataPrivacyDay2023
#DataPrivacyconferenceKe
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The highest risk for organizations not complying with the
#Dataprotection
laws is the loss of reputation & customer trust, not just the set fines!
Failure to comply could cause your customers to abandon your brand, thus affecting revenues, growth & expansion.
#DataprotectionKE
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Plenary session on Data Protection in provision of Government services - A discussion on Government commitment to ensure compliance with data protection.
#Dataprotectionke
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Kenya's Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, who has been investigating complaints about lenders, said the legislation would curtail the abuse of private data by loan apps and boost compliance with the country's two-year-old
#dataprotectionKE
law.
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Avoid sharing your personal information to just anyone. Always ask yourself, is it necessary to give out this information?
Data yako, Jukumu lako!
#DataprotectionKe
#DataPrivacyDay2023
#DataPrivacyconferenceKe
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The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner was honored to host H.E. the President, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD at our stand during the Nairobi International Trade Fair.
@WilliamsRuto
lauded the ODPC and assured the Office of his support to ensure that data protection is
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Delegates and Speakers streaming in for the second day of the NADPA Conference
#NADPAConference24
#DataProtectionKe
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Data Controllers & Processors can minimize the information they' re collecting by asking:
1. For what purpose are we collecting the information for?
2. How long do we keep it?
3. Where do we keep it?
4. How do we dispose it?
Read more from:
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🇰🇪Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait
@ikassait
will be speaking at the 23rd Commonwealth Law Conference in a panel discussion on: “Online media giants maybe ‘too big to care’ - But can the law make them care?”
#CommonwealthLawConference2023
#DataprotectionKE
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The Data Protection Regulations gives you authority over your
#personaldata
.
When you visit a building & get registered, you have a right to know what happens to your information(ID, phone number..) after you leave the building.
Read more at:
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Are you a Data Handler yearning to know more about compliance with data protection regulations? DON'T MISS this FREE WEBINAR/TRAINING on Organizational Data Governance in partnership with
@Ke_Privacy_Pros
and
@StrathU
on Monday 22/01/2024.
Register for the webinar via;
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The ODPC led by the Data Commissioner participated in the World Consumer Rights Day to promote a culture of Data Protection and the importance of protection of personal data
#DataProtectionKE
#WCRD2022
#CA4FairDigitalFinance
@CA_Kenya
@CBKKenya
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Data Commissioner
@ikassait
earlier today attended an induction retreat hosted by CS Eliud Owalo, PS ICT and Digital Economy & PS Broadcasting & Telecommunications with all HODs & CEOs of SAGAs to align the wider Ministry's areas of priority with the Government’s Manifesto.
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Data Commissioner, Immaculate Kassait, MBS. earlier today launched a countrywide awareness campaign drive which will be implemented through County visits and interactions with Data Controllers and Data Processors.
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ODPC wishes you a Happy New Year 2024!
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"There is no small breach. As long as your information is used in a matter that you did not agree to, please file a complaint via our website for us to intervene. It is important to appreciate your rights as a data subjects,"
@ikassait
on
@citizentvkenya
#DayBreak
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Members of the public are invited to a virtual public hearing on the draft regulations on 27th, 28th, and 29th day of April 2021 from 1400 Hours to 1600Hrs
#dataprotectionke
#publicparticipation
@MoICTKenya
.
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Earlier today, Head of International Committee of the Red Cross, Nairobi Regional delegation
@ICRC_Nairobi
Daniel Gerard
@DanGOmalley
paid a courtesy call on Data Commissioner, Immaculate Kassait
The two discussed issues of data protection in the humanitarian sector
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