Data Protection
Our Commitment
The Swarm Initiative is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal data collected through our platforms and operations.
Legal Framework Compliance
- Kenya Data Protection Act 2019
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Africa Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection
Data Collection Principles
- Lawfulness, Fairness & Transparency: Clear purposes for data collection
- Purpose Limitation: Data used only for specified purposes
- Data Minimization: Only necessary data collected
- Accuracy: Regular updates and corrections
- Storage Limitation: Time-bound data retention
- Integrity & Confidentiality: Robust security measures
- Accountability: Documentation of compliance measures
Types of Data Collected
- Personal Data: Names, contact information, identification
- Operational Data: Waste volumes, transaction records, locations
- Financial Data: Payment information, income records
- Technical Data: Device information, usage patterns
Data Usage
- Service delivery and platform operations
- Impact measurement and reporting
- Regulatory compliance documentation
- Research and improvement (anonymized)
- Communication with stakeholders
Data Security Measures
- End-to-end encryption for data transmission
- Secure cloud storage with multi-region redundancy
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Employee training on data protection
- Incident response and breach notification procedures
Data Subject Rights
- Right to access personal data
- Right to correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Rights related to automated decision-making
AI & Data Ethics
- Human oversight in all AI systems
- Bias detection and mitigation protocols
- Transparency in automated decision-making
- Regular ethics reviews and impact assessments
- Stakeholder consultation on AI implementation
Contact Information
Data Protection Officer: dpo@theswarminitiative.com
