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Minister of Basic Education vs. Information Regulator of South Africa & 3 others - Case No 148459/24

Winnie Nyakerario Charles vs. China Square Kenya Kisumu Branch — ODPC Complaint No. 0688 of 2025

Chrispus Hedrick Namuye vs. Bliss Park Hotel — ODPC Complaint No. 0778 of 2025

Harry Stephen Arunda vs. Office of the Data Protection Commissioner & another — Constitutional Petition E010 of 2025

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Information on health data laws (including digital health) and relevant determinations, formerly listed as separate categories, has now been integrated into the Country Databases.

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See how countries treat the issues that matter most in day-to-day compliance - from data transfers and marketing rules to sensitive data and core legal definitions → Explore Country Summaries

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The Cases Defining Data Protection

Discover how courts and regulators are interpreting privacy laws → Explore the Jurisprudence Tracker

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Data Protection in Kenya

The Law, the Cases, and the Compliance Playbook

This book examines how Kenya's data protection framework has been interpreted and applied in practice. Drawing from 273 ODPC determinations and 20 High Court appeals, it transforms regulatory decisions into practical guidance for lawyers, Data Protection Officers, compliance professionals and organisations navigating Kenya's privacy landscape. Each chapter concludes with practical compliance notes to help readers translate legal principles into day-to-day decision-making.

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