The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has called on digital lenders to review and update their privacy policies to fully comply with the Data Protection Act.
Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait says many lenders are yet to comply with the Data Privacy Act and the guidanceNote issued in 2023.
Kassait is further calling for regular data protection impact assessments by players in the sector, particularly when introducing new products.
Digital Financial Services Association of Kenya and the ODPC have launched a new partnership to drive awareness and deepen understanding on data privacy.