The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) of Kenya has announced that the country will be hosting the 9th Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RAPDP) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference.
The event will be held in Nairobi from May 7th to 9th, 2024 at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club.
The NADPA-RAPDP is a platform for collaboration among African data protection authorities. The annual meeting serves as a key venue for member states to discuss and share best practices on data protection regulation and enforcement.
“We are delighted to host the NADPA-RAPDP AGM and Conference in Nairobi,” said the ODPC. “This event provides a valuable opportunity for African data protection authorities to come together, share experiences, and work towards strengthening data protection across the continent.”
The conference is expected to attract delegates from data protection authorities across Africa, as well as representatives from international organizations, civil society, and the private sector. The agenda for the conference is likely to include discussions on a variety of topics, such as:
- The implementation of data protection laws in Africa
- The challenges and opportunities of data protection in the digital age
- Cooperation between data protection authorities
The hosting of the NADPA-RAPDP AGM and Conference is a significant development for Kenya. It underscores the country’s growing commitment to data protection and its leadership role in this area on the African continent.