• Usage of online services leaves digital footprints, and their storage, transfer or access by other parties can have huge implications, many times unintended by the user. • This calls for a reflection on data privacy and the universal right to data privacy. Kenya’s digital transformation If you are reading this article on your smartphone, you could be one of those who can instantly use the internet to take part in information sharing and discussions. In just 25 years, the Internet has transformed our lives. However, we seldom think about what the internet actually does to us, yet every time we use it, we leave digital footprints. Every second, massive quantities of data about us are being collected, used and transferred within Kenya and far beyond its borders. A growing part of the Kenyan population is active online. This opens vast opportunities for entering into a modern and globalised economy, and for people to take part in business, governance, democracy and social services. Usage of online services also leaves digital footprints, and their storage, transfer or access by other parties can have huge implications, many times unintended by the unaware user. This calls for a reflection on data privacy […]