In today’s digital economy, data has become one of the most valuable strategic assets for businesses, governments, and organisations. However, with this value comes significant legal responsibility. At Hansen Advocates, our Data Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity Law practice helps businesses navigate the evolving landscape of data protection regulations, ensuring full compliance while strengthening trust with customers, partners, employees, and stakeholders.

We provide practical, forward-thinking legal solutions aligned with Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019, as well as internationally recognised privacy frameworks such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and other global data privacy standards. Our goal is to help organisations build strong data governance and compliance structures that support innovation while minimising legal, operational, and reputational risk.

Our services include comprehensive data protection compliance audits, drafting and reviewing privacy policies, data processing agreements, consent frameworks, cookie policies, and internal data governance policies. We also advise on lawful data collection and processing, cross-border data transfers, data subject rights, breach response procedures, and regulatory reporting obligations to the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in Kenya.

We support organisations in designing and implementing end-to-end cybersecurity and data risk management strategies, including incident response planning, data breach mitigation, internal compliance training, and employee data handling protocols. Our advisory ensures that compliance is not only documented but effectively embedded into day-to-day business operations.

Our practice spans multiple sectors where data protection is critical, including healthcare, fintech, e-commerce, telecommunications, education, and professional services. We have advised healthcare institutions such as Acacia Surgical and Breast Clinic Ltd, supporting them in managing sensitive patient data, ensuring confidentiality, and strengthening compliance with data protection and medical privacy obligations. We also assist international and local companies entering the Kenyan market in aligning their data practices with both Kenyan and global regulatory requirements.

At Hansen Advocates, we recognise that data protection is more than a legal obligation it is a core business asset. Strong compliance frameworks enhance brand reputation, reduce regulatory exposure, and build long-term trust in an increasingly data-driven economy.

Whether you are a healthcare provider, startup, SME, multinational corporation, or digital platform, we deliver tailored legal solutions to ensure your data practices are secure, compliant, and aligned with best practice standards in Kenya and globally.

Your data, your responsibility; our expertise.