Data Commissioner

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

(i) Data Science;

(ii) Law;

(iii) Information Technology or

(iv) any other related field;

b. hold a Masters Degree;

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

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

Responsibilities

(i) overseeing implementation of and being responsible for enforcement of the Data Protection Act;
(ii) establishing and maintaining a register of data controllers and data processors;

(iii) exercising oversight on data processing operations and verify whether the

processing of data is done in accordance with this Act;

(iv) promoting self-regulation among data controllers and data processors;

(v) conducting assessment for the purpose of ascertaining whether information is

processed according to the provisions of the Act or any other relevant law;

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

(vii) taking such measures as may be necessary to bring the provisions of the Act to the knowledge of the general public;

(viii) carrying out inspections of public and private entities with a view to evaluating

the processing of personal data;

(ix) promoting international cooperation in matters relating to data protection and

ensure country's compliance on data protection obligations under international

conventions and agreements;

(x) 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

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

Job Requirements
Required education
: Post-graduate education

Required relevant work experience
: 10 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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