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From the GDPR to Kenya's Data Protection Act - clear summaries, lawful bases, key principles, enforcement teeth and our point-of-view on how to operationalise each one.

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European Union · Europe

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The cornerstone of modern data protection - governs how organisations collect, process and protect personal data of EU residents, anywhere in the world.

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United Kingdom · Europe

UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018

The UK's post-Brexit data protection regime - closely mirrors the EU GDPR with UK-specific nuances.

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California, USA · North America

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)

Grants California residents broad rights over personal information and creates strict obligations for businesses that meet the revenue or data thresholds.

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United States · North America

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

US federal standard for safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI) held by covered entities and their business associates.

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Canada · North America

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

Canada's federal private-sector privacy law - likely to be replaced by the Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA) under Bill C-27.

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Global · International

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 - Information Security

The international standard for an Information Security Management System (ISMS) - increasingly demanded by enterprise buyers worldwide.

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Global · International

ISO/IEC 27701 - Privacy Information Management

Extends ISO/IEC 27001 with privacy-specific controls - the de-facto international certification for a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS).

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United States / Global · International

NIST Privacy Framework & CSF 2.0

Voluntary, risk-based frameworks from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology - widely adopted globally as the gold standard.

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Global (Payment Card Industry) · International

PCI DSS v4.0

Mandatory technical and operational standard for any organisation that stores, processes or transmits cardholder data.

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United States / Global · International

SOC 2 Type I & Type II

The AICPA Trust Services Criteria report demanded by enterprise buyers - a must-have for B2B SaaS.

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Kenya · Africa

Kenya Access to Information Act, 2016

Gives effect to the constitutional right of access to information held by the State and by private bodies in certain circumstances.

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Kenya · Africa

Kenya Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018

Criminalises cyber-offences and gives effect to investigation, prosecution and international cooperation on cybercrime in Kenya.

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Kenya · Africa

Kenya Consumer Protection Act, 2012

Strengthens consumer rights in transactions - including disclosures, unfair practices and electronic agreements.

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Kenya · Africa

Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019

Kenya's flagship data protection statute, enforced by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC).

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Nigeria · Africa

Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023

Nigeria's comprehensive privacy law, enforced by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

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South Africa · Africa

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

South Africa's comprehensive privacy law, enforced by the Information Regulator.

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Singapore · Asia-Pacific

Personal Data Protection Act (Singapore)

Singapore's PDPA balances individual rights with the needs of organisations to use data responsibly.

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Brazil · South America

Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)

Brazil's GDPR-aligned data protection law, enforced by the ANPD.

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