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Janet Othero

Partner, Telecommunications, Media and Technology

Legal Issues to Consider When it Comes to Development of Digital Apps and Services

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The African population is mostly young with this demographic seeking knowledge and economic empowerment to face today’s challenges. TripleOKLaw LLP has partnered with UNCTAD Youth Action Hubs Kenya chapter to demystify legal aspects of the SDGs and share in action-oriented conversations to empower the youth and marginalized communities.   Partner in Telecommunications, Media and Technology practice …

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LEGAL ALERT: Public Participation on the Income Tax (Digital Service Tax) Regulations, 2020

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The proposed Income Tax (digital service tax) regulations have been a source of heavy conversation by consumers in all corners of the internet, more so in Kenya. With restricted movement, the businesses have adapted to the benefits of technology and with it comes regulatory adaptation as well. Our Telecommunications, Media and Technology team with Partner …

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Why Today’s CIO, CISO, Digital Manager and Head Of I.T Must Be Conversant with Data Protection Laws

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Introduction The positions of CIO, CISO, Digital Manager and Head Of I.T now have to be conversant with data protection laws namely, the provisions of the Kenyan Data Protection Act, 2019 & The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act; as well as common gaps in information security practices within the organization.   The fourth industrial revolution …

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LEGAL ALERT: Intellectual Property Bill 2020 Analysis

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The Intellectual Property Bill, 2020 (the Bill) introduces simplified application processes and procedures relating to matters intellectual property in Kenya. This is done by proposing that all governing legislation are incorporated under one Act, guaranteeing cohesion and uniformity of reference. The main objective of the Bill is to: – a) Consolidate all laws relating to …

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CLIENT ALERT: Ethical Issues on Health Technologies in the Wake of the Data Protection Act

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Legal Background The Data Protection Act 2019 (the Act) commenced on 25th November 2019 to regulate the processing of personal data. Amongst the Act’s key definitions is health data-which is defined as data related to the state of physical or mental health of the data subject and includes records regarding the past, present or future …

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CLIENT ALERT: The Kenyan Government, Surveillance, Residents and Challenges for the New Workplace after COVID-19

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Data currently plays a central role in the management of COVID-19 in Kenya. In this in-depth write-up, our TMT team Catherine Kariuki, Janet Othero, Joyanne Wanjiru, Sherry Bor and Amrit Labhuram assess the implications of government processing personal information in contact tracing and tracking efforts. Further, what are the data protection and privacy considerations to …

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TripleOKLaw LLP Ranked in Legal500 EMEA 2020 Guide

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We are pleased to announce our rankings in the 2020 edition of The Legal500 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Guide. The guide is an impartial ranking of leading law firms and lawyers in the EMEA region and is compiled through qualitative research on firms based on factors that include their work record over 12 …

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CLIENT ALERT: The Legal Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has cast a dark shadow upon states around the world with various sectors such as tourism and travel taking serious hits.  The situation is fluid and uncertainty still looms on its legal implications and ramifications as new headlines break daily. Further transmission and evolution of the virus remains difficult …

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LEGAL ALERT: Fully Effective – The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018

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The High Court of Kenya sitting in Nairobi dismissed an application to suspend 26 sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime act, 2018. The High Court Judge James Makau dismissed a case filed by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) that challenged the constitutionality of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (the Act). The Act …

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International Comparative Legal Guide to: Digital Health 2020

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We are glad to be a part of the International Comparative Legal Guides contributing to the ICLG 2020 Guide to Digital Health examining laws and regulations for the Kenyan Chapter. This report brings together different aspects of the legal practice and compiled by three practice teams lead by Managing Partner in dispute resolution practice John …

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