Data privacy, what lies ahead of post-cororonavirusThe coronavirus pandemic has seen the rise of mass surveillance by Governments as a tool to curb its spreads. Such gaps in security features increase the risk of data protection and privacy breaches through the use of untested technology. In the absence of such consent, one must establish a legal necessity basis for collecting and processing the personal data. SEE ALSO: What it takes to increase insurance penetrationData about an individual’s health is considered sensitive personal data under Kenya’s data protection laws and therefore attracts a greater level of protection. If they are unable to provide such proof then they would be in breach of the data protection laws and would be exposed to penalties under those laws.

Source: Standard Digital April 14, 2020 16:07 UTC