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Protecting learners' data: what the Data Protection Act means for your school

Schools hold some of the most sensitive personal data there is: children's names, health notes, family details and fee records. Here's a plain-language look at a school's duties under Kenya's Data Protection Act, and simple habits that keep data safe.

23 October 2026 · 3 min read

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