Nairobi, Sept. 1 -- When an employee leaves, what rights does an employer retain over photographs and other personal information collected during employment?

For former Java House steward Gidraf Gatira, the question became a legal battle after he discovered his photograph and name on an online recruitment platform months after leaving the company.

Mr Gatira sued the restaurant chain for Sh10 million, arguing that the continued use of his image without his consent violated his privacy, dignity, and publicity rights.

However, the High Court struck out the petition filed in March 2022, ruling that the complaint should first have been taken to the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.

"The Petitioner has not demonstrated that he has...