Why data privacy is a necessary dialogue for Kenyan enterprises

Kenya’s Data Protection Act has made privacy a national standard, not just a good idea. But simply following the rules is not enough to keep businesses safe from new threats. 

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Over the years, I have had an opportunity to interact with various business leaders on protecting and securing data that businesses hold in an increasingly digital age.

One leader I interacted with shared that he had not really thought about data privacy until a customer called to say their personal details had been exposed through a hacked email account. Another leader talked of a phishing attempt that nearly resulted in payroll funds being sent to the wrong account.

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