Kenya, EU launch talks on data sharing

Kenya has commenced talks with the European Union (EU) that if successful, could see local data protection standards recognised and classified as of a similar level with those of the union members in a move that will pave the way for the free flow of personal data between both jurisdictions without any additional regulatory restrictions.

Among the benefits that Kenya would stand to gain if the adequacy decision were reached include a boost in digital trade, access to Europe’s vast data economy estimated to be worth over 800 billion Euro by 2025, as well as an increase in accessibility of data in a range of areas such as research.