Publishing a Minor’s Examination Results in Newspapers Requires Parental Consent
Background: In Julian Rowa (Suing on Behalf of a Minor AJR) v The Nairobi Academy, the Complainant alleged…
Data Protection
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High Court Reduces ODPC Compensation Award from Kshs. 250,000 to Kshs. 50,000 and Clarifies Principles for Assessing Data Protection Damages
Background: In Jaggys (Kienyeji Chicken v Gichunge [2026] KEHC 6856 (KLR) the Respondent lodged a complaint with the…
Emerging Data Protection Principles on Direct Marketing
Direct marketing has become an essential tool, enabling organization to promote their products and services, engage with existing…
Emerging Data Protection Obligations for Healthcare Providers in Kenya
Healthcare providers routinely collect, use, store and share significant volumes of personal data in the course of providing…
ODPC Issues Enforcement Notice Against Hospital for Sharing Patient’s Details
Esther Gitau V Shree Swaminarayan Hospital The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) recently issued a determination…
Data Controllers Bear the Burden of Proving Consent for Unsolicited Messages
Background In John Mkomba Nzau v Kuza Sacco Society Limited, the Complainant alleged that the Respondent sent unsolicited…
ODPC Determinations on the Use of Customer Images for Marketing
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) recently issued a determination following an investigation into the data…
Using Personal Names and Professional Accolades without Lawful Basis is a Legal Violation
Arthur V.O Opinya, and 2 Others v Brainstorm Insurance Brokers Limited Background In Arthur V.O Opinya, and 2…
Data Protection Compliance Considerations in Corporate Acquisition Transactions
Background In Catherine Wairimu Gabriel v Penda Health Limited the Complainant lodged a complaint with the Office of…
Data Controllers Must Honour Objections and Erasure Requests
Background In Michael Rashid Mwakio v Kings Commodities Limited, the Complainant lodged a complaint with the Office of…