ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Data Protection (Complaints Handling Procedure and Enforcement) Regulations
9. Joint consideration of complaints
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
9. Joint consideration of complaints
(1)Where two or more complaints are lodged in which similar issues are raised against a respondent, the Data Commissioner may with the consent of the complainants—(a)consolidate the complaints and make a determination; or(b)treat one complaint as a test complaint and stay further action on the other complaints pending resolution of the test complaint.(2)The Data Commissioner shall, with necessary modifications, apply the decision of a test complaint to all the complaints stayed under subregulation (1)(b).(3)The Data Commissioner shall, in writing, communicate to the complainants and all the parties the decision made under this regulation.(4)Where complaints are consolidated in accordance with this regulation, the complaint shall be treated as a single complaint and shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations.