MUT-Data Protection Officer

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

1. Transparency in Data Handling - Ensure compliance with data protection laws and publish DPO contact details
2. Data Subject Rights Management - Facilitate rights to access, correction, deletion, and objection
3. Data Collection Oversight - Manage transparent data gathering processes
4. Notification and Transparency - Inform data subjects about why data is collected, how it will be used, who has access, and security measures
5. 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