1. Commitment to Privacy
The President's Award - Kenya (PA-K) is dedicated to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of personal data collected from youth participants, parents/guardians, volunteers, adult Award Leaders, and staff in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019.
2. Data Controller & Data Protection Officer (DPO)
In fulfillment of statutory accountability, the Agency has designated an official Data Protection Officer to supervise compliance, data security audits, and subject access requests:
3. Lawful Basis & Purposes of Data Processing
- Participant Registration: Administering youth enrolment in the Online Record Book (ORB) and validating progress through Bronze, Silver, and Gold award levels.
- Parental/Guardian Consent: Securing verifiable consent for participants under the age of 18 undertaking expeditions and outdoor activities.
- Award Certification & Conferment: Preparing presidential certificates and coordinating verification for State House Gold presentation ceremonies.
- Safeguarding & Welfare: Ensuring safety, emergency contacts, medical disclosures for adventurous journeys, and compliance with national child protection laws.
4. Data Subject Rights
Under the Data Protection Act, you have the right to request access to your records, rectify inaccurate data, withdraw consent, or request erasure subject to statutory record-retention requirements under the Public Archives and Documentation Service Act.
