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Technology & Cyber Law

Cloud & Data Transfers

Legal structuring for cloud services, hosting arrangements and transfers of personal data across borders.

What we advise on

Cloud contracting

Cloud contracting and data-location analysis

International transfer assessments

International transfer assessments

Appropriate safeguards

Appropriate safeguards and transfer documentation

Data residency

Data residency and access-risk analysis

Exit, deletion

Exit, deletion and portability provisions

Legal and regulatory context

Kenya's Data Protection Act regulates transfers of personal data outside Kenya. Section 48 sets conditions for such transfers, while section 49 imposes additional safeguards for sensitive personal data and permits the Data Commissioner to impose conditions or restrictions. citeturn0search0turn0search25

How we help

We translate technology arrangements and operational realities into clear legal obligations, contractual protections and defensible governance. The objective is not simply to identify legal rules, but to help clients make technology decisions with a clear understanding of liability, regulatory exposure and implementation requirements.

Frequently asked questions

What does this service cover?

Cloud & Data Transfers advice is tailored to the organisation's technology model, contractual arrangements, regulatory exposure and operational risks.

When should counsel be involved?

Legal review is most effective before a technology arrangement, material change, incident, transfer or regulatory response creates an avoidable exposure.

Can you coordinate with technical teams?

Yes. Legal advice can be structured to work alongside security, IT, privacy, procurement and management teams without substituting for technical advice.

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Discuss a technology or cyber-law issue

We can assess the legal issue, identify the applicable framework and advise on the next practical step.