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DATA PROTECTION
Expert legal guidance to navigate the Data Protection Act, 2019. We transform compliance from a legal obligation into your competitive advantage.
Data Protection Compliance in Kenya: Build Trust, Mitigate Risk.
Service Overview
In today's digital economy, how you handle personal data defines your reputation. The true cost of non-compliance extends far beyond legal penalties. Non-compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 is not just a legal risk, it also presents an operational and reputational threat. At Keega & Company Advocates LLP, we provide more than just legal advice. We become your strategic partner, implementing practical, robust data protection frameworks that build customer trust, streamline your operations, and protect your brand from costly breaches and penalties. Our expertise extends beyond regulatory frameworks; we take a holistic approach that considers sector-specific challenges, operational realities, and emerging data protection trends, ensuring that our clients receive forward-thinking and practical solutions.
Our Integrated Data Protection Services
We offer end-to-end solutions tailored to your specific industry and risk profile.
1. Data Handler Registration
The Challenge: Most businesses are legally required to register with the ODPC as Data Controllers, Data Processors, or both. This process can be complex and time-consuming.
Our Solution: We provide an end-to-end registration service that removes the burden and ensures full compliance. Our experts manage the entire process—from determining your correct classification to preparing documentation and submitting a flawless application to the ODPC.
What We Deliver:
- Compliance Assessment – Clear determination of your role and registration requirements.
- Documentation Preparation – Accurate completion of all mandatory ODPC forms.
- Liaison & Submission – We manage all communication and submission with the ODPC.
- Certificate of Registration – Confirmation of successful compliance.
Let us handle the paperwork, so you can focus on your business.
2. Virtual Data Protection Officer (vDPO) Service
The Challenge: Appointing and training an internal DPO is costly and complex.
Our Solution: Our external vDPO service provides continuous, expert oversight of your compliance programme and acts as your contact with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC).
Key Deliverables: Ongoing compliance monitoring, Regulatory filing management, Strategic advice.
3. Data Protection Training
The Challenge: Your team may be unaware of their obligations, creating unintentional compliance gaps.
Our Solution: We provide engaging, sector-specific training workshops and clear internal policies (data handling, incident response) that empower your staff to be your first line of defence.
Key Deliverables: Staff training, Internal data protection policies, Incident response plans.
4. Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
The Challenge: New projects involving AI, large-scale data, or sensitive information carry risks that must be identified early.
Our Solution: We conduct mandatory DPIAs to identify and mitigate privacy risks before you launch, saving you from redesigns and penalties.
Key Deliverables: DPIA report, Risk mitigation action plan.
5. Vendor & Contract Management
The Challenge: Your data is only as secure as your weakest vendor. You remain liable for how your processors handle data.
Our Solution: We vet your third-party vendors and draft robust Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and Information Sharing Agreements.
Key Deliverables: Vendor risk assessments, Legally-sound DPAs.
6. Breach Response & Litigation Support
The Challenge: A data breach is a crisis. A mishandled response compounds the damage.
Our Solution: Our 24/7 breach response service ensures you meet the 72-hour ODPC notification deadline, manage communications, and defend against resulting regulatory actions or claims.
Key Deliverables: Incident response plan, Regulatory liaison, Legal defence.
Why Choose Keega Legal
Integrated Approach
Sector-Specific Knowledge
Proactive, Not Reactive
Proven Track Record
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Don't wait for a data breach or a penalty notice to prioritize compliance. Build a foundation of trust with your customers and regulators.