Government & Public Sector
Public interest processing and civil service data compliance
Government agencies and public sector bodies in Kenya process personal data under a variety of legal bases - public interest, legal obligation, and vital interests. DPA 2019 applies in full. Dira helps public sector teams meet their ODPC obligations while enabling effective public service delivery.
Government agencies collect personal data at national scale - from citizen services to civil service management. The DPA 2019 applies to all public bodies. ODPC registration, ROPA maintenance, and DPIA requirements for high-risk processing all apply. Dira gives public sector compliance teams the tools to demonstrate accountability without building custom systems.
Key challenges
DPA 2019 obligations for government & public sector
Public interest processing
Many government activities are conducted under a public interest lawful basis - but this must still be documented, proportionate, and rights-respecting under the DPA 2019.
ROPA for government-scale processing
Public bodies may run dozens of processing activities across multiple departments - each requiring a compliant ROPA entry under s.25.
ODPC engagement and registration
Government data controllers must register with the ODPC and engage proactively during ODPC investigations or data subject complaints.
Inter-agency data sharing
Sharing personal data between government agencies requires documented lawful bases, data sharing agreements, and safeguards for onward transfers.
Products
Dira products for government & public sector
Compliance Management
Track all DPA 2019 obligations across departments with a central obligation registry.
Records of Processing (ROPA)
Maintain s.25-compliant records of all processing activities across your agency.
DPIA & Assessment
Run mandatory DPIAs on high-risk processing including biometrics, surveillance, and mass data collection.
Privacy Training
Train civil servants on their DPA 2019 obligations with completion tracking for ODPC evidence.
DSR Automation
Handle citizen data subject requests within the statutory SLA.
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