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Murang'a University
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MUT-Data Protection Officer
Description
MUT-Data Protection Officer
Overview
Murang’a University of Technology is seeking a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure compliance with Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019, and to protect the personal data of students, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Appoint as Data Protection Officer responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection laws
- Serve as the primary contact for data protection concerns and questions
- Facilitate communication between the university and data subjects regarding data handling practices
- Ensure transparency in data handling processes
- Manage data subject rights including access, correction, deletion, and objection requests
- Oversee lawful processing of personal data
- Implement notification and transparency measures for data collection
- Establish and maintain security measures to protect personal data
- Ensure the university complies with Section 24(6), Section 26, Section 28, Section 29, and Section 30 of Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019
Key Points of Responsibility
- Transparency in Data Handling - Ensure compliance with data protection laws and publish DPO contact details
- Data Subject Rights Management - Facilitate rights to access, correction, deletion, and objection
- Data Collection Oversight - Manage transparent data gathering processes
- Notification and Transparency - Inform data subjects about why data is collected, how it will be used, who has access, and security measures
- Lawful Data Processing - Ensure all data processing is conducted lawfully, fairly, and transparently
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019
- Understanding of data protection principles and regulations
- Experience in data protection compliance
- Strong communication skills for managing data subject inquiries
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