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Kenya DPA 2019 - s.25 - Records of Processing Activities

Your ROPA, audit-ready and export-ready at any moment

A living register of every processing activity - mapped to your DPA obligations, linked to your vendors, and exportable in ODPC format whenever you need it.

Why this matters

Built for your compliance outcomes

Pre-built templates

Sector-specific ROPA out of the box

  • SACCO, insurance, and fintech templates
  • Healthcare processing templates
  • Schools and education templates
  • Digital SME templates

Linked to your stack

Vendors, policies, DPIAs connected

  • Linked to vendor register
  • DPIA linkage per activity
  • Policy and legal basis attached
  • Retention schedule included

Data lifecycle mapping

See data from collection to deletion

  • Collection source mapping
  • Processing flow visualisation
  • Storage location mapping
  • Deletion schedule and method

ODPC-format export

Audit-ready in one click

  • PDF export per activity or full ROPA
  • ODPC-format structured export
  • Point-in-time historical snapshots
  • Version-controlled updates

Features

Everything you need, nothing you don't

Activity Register

Structured register of all processing activities with pre-built templates per sector. Full s.25(1) field coverage.

Data Lifecycle Mapping

Map data from collection source through processing, storage, sharing, and deletion. Visual flow per activity.

Vendor Linkage

Link each processing activity to your processors and sub-processors in the vendor register. Transfers and safeguards recorded.

Retention Schedule

Set retention periods per data category and activity. Automatic deletion reminders at retention end dates.

DPIA Linkage

Link high-risk processing activities directly to their DPIA records. Navigation between ROPA and DPIA in one click.

PDF & ODPC Export

Export individual activities or your complete ROPA as PDF or structured data. ODPC-format for inspections and submissions.

DPA alignment

Every feature maps to a DPA section

Dira is built from the Act, not retrofitted to it. Here's exactly how each capability addresses your Kenya DPA 2019 obligations.

Product FeatureDPA 2019 SectionWhat it fulfils
Processing activity registrys.25(1)Maintains records of all processing activities as required by the accountability principle
Purpose documentations.25(1)(b)Records the purposes of processing for each activity
Data category mappings.25(1)(c)Documents the categories of personal data processed
Recipient recordss.25(1)(d)Records recipients or categories of recipients including cross-border transfers
Retention periodss.25(1)(f)Documents intended time limits for erasure of different data categories
Transfer safeguardss.25(1)(g)Records cross-border transfer details and applicable safeguards

How it works

Step-by-step workflow

01

Select your templates

Choose from sector-specific ROPA templates. Dira pre-populates common processing activities for your industry.

02

Complete each activity record

Fill in processing purpose, data categories, legal basis, recipients, retention, and transfers. Dira validates against s.25.

03

Link vendors and DPIAs

Connect each activity to your processor records and any associated DPIAs. Build a fully interlinked compliance picture.

04

Export and update

Export your ROPA on demand. Dira alerts you when activities change and guides you through updates to keep records current.

FAQ

Common questions

Who is required to maintain a ROPA under Kenya DPA 2019?
Under s.25, all data controllers and processors are required to maintain records of their processing activities. There is no small-organisation exemption in the Kenya DPA 2019 (unlike GDPR). All organisations processing personal data must maintain a ROPA.
What must a ROPA record include?
Section 25(1) requires: name and contact details of the controller and DPO, purposes of processing, categories of data subjects and data, recipients, international transfers and safeguards, retention periods, and a general description of technical and organisational security measures.
How often should I update my ROPA?
Your ROPA should be a living document updated whenever your processing activities change. Best practice is a formal quarterly review with immediate updates for material changes. Dira sends alerts when changes in your consent or vendor data suggest the ROPA may need updating.
Can the ODPC inspect my ROPA?
Yes. The ODPC can request access to your records during an investigation or compliance audit. Your ROPA must be complete, accurate, and demonstrably maintained. Dira's ODPC-format export is designed for exactly this scenario.

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