In the framework of the GLACY+ Project, the Data Protection Unit is providing its support to the Kenyan authorities in drafting the first legislation on the protection of privacy and personal data. In the framework of this mission the Council of Europe delegation takes part in a closed door stake-holder meeting chaired by the Minister of Information, Communication and Technology and the Chairperson of the Communication, Information and Innovation Committee of the National Assembly and in the public consultation organised by the multi-stakeholder taskforce responsible for the drafting of the new legislation. After those events, bilateral expert consultations with members of the taskforce are scheduled with a view to allowing detailed discussions on various chapters of the draft legislation.

The participation of the Council of Europe delegation aims at ensuring the presentation, and possibly the integration, of international standards as enshrined in Convention 108+ in the first Kenyan legislation on the protection of privacy and personal data, which will eventually be of great importance in a perspective of accession by Kenya to Convention 108+.