JUST IN: Deadline Set for Health Facilities to Comply with Data Protection Regulations 

  Health facility owners in Kenya have until March 31, 2025, to comply with privacy laws requiring them to register and obtain certification as data handlers and processors. The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) announced that all newly established hospitals must secure certification from the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC). Starting January 1, 2025, all new health facility registrations must include a valid certificate of data handler/processor issued by the ODPC. Existing facilities must obtain this certification by the March 31 deadline, according to KMPDC chief executive David Kariuki. “This requirement highlights the critical importance of safeguarding
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