Protection of Individuals’ Rights to Information in the Digital Environment: An Analysis of Measures in Place

Abstract

The globalization of economic, political and social activities, supported by an increasing use of information and communication technologies, raises a wide range of questions regarding privacy and the protection of personal data. Countries developing data protection legislation therefore need to be familiar with relevant privacy and data protection issues. We witness an increasing adaptation of “conventional” crime to data protection because of the digitalization, convergence of technologies and globalization of ICT. Traditional measures on investigations do not meet the demands of these changes; therefore special procedures need to be developed. The review sought to investigate the following; mechanisms put in place by the Kenya government andcommunication stakeholders to aid in data protection, discussed the different types of incidences involving breach of data protection laws and regulations in Kenya, and to give suggestions on ways of improving data protection in Kenya by various communication stakeholders in Kenya. The methodology involves document analysis of relevant documents in the field.