The Kenya Data Protection Act is set to impact all areas of business and more so, the HR or staffing function. In the “HR Professionals Guide to Data Protection” I gave broad insights on how the Act will affect the HR department. In this article, I consider the potential impact in the area of staff recruitment.
It’s been almost two years since I penned this guide on commercial leases in Kenya. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the article has generated a lot of interest from readers. So much so, that it prompted me to provide further insight on how to handle your lease in light of the pandemic.
The operationalization Kenya Data Protection law is gaining momentum. The appointment of the Data Commissioner shall pave way for enforcement and regulation of personal data use. In this short video, I share some of the basic concepts contained in the Kenya Data Protection Act.
On 25th November 2019, Kenya enacted the Data Protection Act. If you are a Human Resource practitioner, you need to familiarise yourself with the requirements of this Act because it places a high compliance burden with regard to the handling of personal data. This article looks at ways in which the Data Protection Act will affect the HR function and how HR practitioners can prepare for compliance.
In a previous article, I discussed some of the reasons why a mobile app may need a privacy policy. The reasons set out there apply not only to mobile apps but also to all websites and online applications. This week, we consider some best practices for developing and deploying online privacy policies.
Have you developed or do you own a Mobile App? Does the App collect personal data such as email addresses, identification numbers, or banking information from users? If so, then it’s imperative that you have a Privacy Policy.
The future is here. The future is in online business. According to a recent article by the Economist, “responding to COVID-19 has seen many people and companies realise that IT had more to offer them than they had realised.” Indeed, most tech or online companies are reaping big in spite of the pandemic. Therefore, it makes sense to consider starting or moving your business online. This article considers some of the legal aspects relevant to online businesses.
Have you recently visited a website, placed an order and paid for an item from the comfort of your desk? If so, you have been party to an electronic contract (“E-Contract”) i.e. an agreement formed and concluded online. In this article, we consider the essential legal elements of E-contracts.
If there is one thing we can all agree is that we are all “Covid’-out”. I mean the amount of information and misinformation out there is insane. As you are sifting through this information, you have other worries e.g. will my children be ok? what about my parents? is our food supply sufficient? will I still have a job when this is all over? am I at risk of catching the disease? These worries and the gloomy messages all around are enough to cause severe illness and depression. In this article, I focus on some of the ways you can maintain your positivity and preserve your mental health in these uncertain times.
A lot has happened since last Friday. Kenya has not only confirmed its first coronavirus case but also, taken steep measures to contain the spread of the virus. The President of the Republic recommended remote work policies as one of the control measures. Globally, the coronavirus outbreak has caused fear, panic, and pandemonium and created an environment ripe for compliance breaches. As in-house counsel, be on the lookout and safeguard your organisation accordingly. How?