Controller–processor arrangements
Controller–processor arrangements
Technology & Cyber Law
Vendor & Processor Agreements
Contractual frameworks for organisations that outsource processing, technology, infrastructure or other data-intensive functions.
What we advise on
Vendor due diligence
Vendor due diligence and contractual controls
Sub-processors
Sub-processors and onward transfers
Security, audit
Security, audit and incident-notification obligations
Exit, deletion
Exit, deletion and data-return provisions
Legal and regulatory context
Where a vendor processes personal data on behalf of a controller, contractual allocation of processing responsibilities must be aligned with Kenya's data-protection framework. The agreement should also address security, sub-processing, breach response and international transfers.
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?
Vendor & Processor Agreements 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.