How invasion into Kenyans’ privacy is set for a shake up

Kenya's draft law spells out tough measures against the use of data picked online for digital marketing. PHOTO | POOL

Data protection regulator is set to crack down on the digital intrusion of privacy by snoopy advertisement on phones and computers, a move that could upend business such as Facebook, Instagram, Jumia, digital advertisers and local retailers.

According to a draft law on data privacy seen by Business Daily, marketers are restricted from using personal data for commercial purposes, setting the stage for what could be a massive legal battle between Internet users and marketers.

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