Data Protection Commissioner Jobs in Kenya

Data Protection Commissioner Jobs in Kenya

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
a. hold a degree in any of the following fields from a university recognized in Kenya:-

Data Science;

Law;

Information Technology or

any other related field;

hold a Masters Degree;

have knowledge and relevant experience of not less than ten (10) years; and

meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

Duties and Responsibilities

The Functions of the Office of the Data Commissioner are provided in Section 8(1) of the Data
Protection Act and shall include:

overseeing implementation of and being responsible for enforcement of the Data
Protection Act;

establishing and maintaining a register of data controllers and data processors;

exercising oversight on data processing operations and verify whether the processing of
data is done in accordance with this Act;

promoting self-regulation among data controllers and data processors;

conducting assessment for the purpose of ascertaining whether information is processed
according to the provisions of the Act or any other relevant law;

receiving and investigating any complaint by any person on infringements of the rights
under the Act;

taking such measures as may be necessary to bring the provisions

of the Act to the
knowledge of the general public;

carrying out inspections of public and private entities with a view to evaluating the
processing of personal data;

promoting international cooperation in matters relating to data protection and ensure
country's compliance on data protection obligations under international conventions and
agreements;

undertaking research on developments in data processing of personal data and ensuring
that there is no significant risk or adverse effect of any developments on the privacy of
individuals; and

performing such other functions as may be prescribed by any other law or as necessary for
the promotion of object of the Act.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Data Protection Commissioner Jobs in Kenya


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