Data Protection Officer

Njoki Kimemia

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Data Protection Officer
Njoki Kimemia is a data protection and privacy law expert specializing in AI governance and regulatory compliance. At DPO360, she advises organizations on data governance, compliance audits, and privacy strategies, ensuring alignment with global regulations. Passionate about digital rights and ethical AI, she fosters a privacy-conscious and legally compliant ecosystem.
Data Protection Strategist
Njoki spearheaded the development and implementation of data protection frameworks at Bank of Baroda Kenya-India, ensuring compliance with Kenya’s Data Protection Act and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (2023). Her expertise in privacy law, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance has significantly enhanced data security and governance within multiple organizations.
Legal & Compliance Expert
With extensive experience in data privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity, Njoki has provided outsourced services to leading organizations. She has advised financial, healthcare, and tech sectors, ensuring alignment with GDPR, Kenya’s Data Protection Act, and global privacy regulations.
Certified Privacy Professional
Njoki holds multiple certifications in GDPR, cybersecurity, and arbitration, including the Certified EU General Data Protection Regulation Foundation (GDPR) Certification from Copenhagen Compliance. She continues to advance her expertise through ongoing IAPP-CIPM certification and engagements in privacy law research and AI governance.

Njoki's Philosophy

Njoki believes that data protection is not just a compliance requirement but a fundamental human right. She emphasizes ethical data governance and the need to build privacy-first frameworks within organizations.

“Awareness is the foundation of compliance. Training employees to understand and uphold data privacy principles ensures that security becomes second nature in an organization.”

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Masters in International Law and Security

University of Dundee

Projects & Achievements

Strategic Data Protection Implementation

Led the development and rollout of a data protection framework at Bank of Baroda Kenya-India, ensuring compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (2023).

Privacy & Cybersecurity Thought Leadership

Trained employees across various organizations on privacy best practices, regulatory compliance, and data security protocols, fostering a culture of data protection.

Public Speaking & Panel Engagements

Featured in privacy and cybersecurity discussions, presenting on topics related to AI governance, data breaches, and regulatory compliance. She also Engaged in policy discussions on data privacy and emerging technologies, contributing to industry dialogues on ethical AI and consumer data rights.

Regulatory & Legal Contributions

Provided advisory services on data protection regulations to organizations in finance, healthcare, and technology sectors, ensuring compliance with GDPR, Kenya’s Data Protection Act, and other international standards. She also Drafted and implemented internal data protection policies for organizations, aligning corporate operations with global privacy laws.