The Data Privacy Conference 2026 reinforced the idea that trust is the backbone of effective data governance. Under the theme “Trust the Data, Drive the Future,” discussions on Day Two and Three examined how organisations, Governments and institutions can responsibly collect, process and use data while safeguarding individual rights.
January 2026
Data protection as the engine of economic growth
The Data Privacy Conference 2026 held annually by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner is underway in Mombasa, bringing together regulators, policymakers, legal practitioners, technologists, academics and industry leaders to critically examine the future of data governance in an increasingly digital and data-driven economy.