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Cambridge Analytica
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

The cock has finally come home to roost? As Data Scientists, we have for long pointed out Cambridge Analyticas dirty hands in mining data below is a statement from facebook newroom today detailing the extent of their aberration that's led to their subsequent suspension. Problem is there are a myriad of other apps out there still mining information from our phones and modelling nuanced targeted advertising that influences our decisions subliminally. https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/03/suspending-cambridge-analytica/ My previous articles that mentioned their work.... https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/africa/2017-07-17-kenyas-social-media-elec… https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/analysis/Why-data-driven-news-generatio…

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] FYI - ISOC statement on need for better handling of user data
by Barrack Otieno 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

Listers, Might be of interest to some of you. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dan York <york(a)isoc.org> Date: Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 9:47 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] FYI - ISOC statement on need for better handling of user data To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Internetpolicy subscribers, In response to the recent revelations of exposure of user data, we published this statement: https://www.internetsociety.org/news/statements/2018/sorry-just-isnt-enough- businesses-must-better-comes-peoples-data/ Dan -- Dan York Director, Content & Web Strategy, Internet Society york(a)isoc.org +1-802-735-1624 <+1%20802-735-1624> Jabber: york(a)jabber.isoc.org Skype: danyork http://twitter.com/danyork http://www.internetsociety.org/ _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Interesting ICANN Discussion Paper on Efficient and Effective Policy Development
by Barrack Otieno 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

Listers, This might be of interest to some of you interested in Internet Policy Developement. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ayden Férdeline <ayden(a)ferdeline.com> Date: Sat, Mar 17, 2018 at 5:32 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Interesting ICANN Discussion Paper on Efficient and Effective Policy Development To: ISOC INTERNETPOLICY <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Dear all, In January, ICANN policy development staff begun circulating this discussion paper <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/79429868/Discussion%20Pape…> [PDF] on how to best leverage volunteers to produce high-quality policy outcomes. In it, it flagged some issues with the multistakeholder model with which ICANN’s Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) currently develops gTLD policy. There are concerns that the multistakeholder model does not scale and that project milestones are not being achieved as a result. The paper says there have been a number of challenges encountered in working groups. Key among the challenges are increasing participant and observer numbers, divergent motivations and desired outcomes, and difficulties in reaching consensus. Even where consensus is reached, there is a perception that it can sometimes be reached through exhaustion (and as a result may hold no long-term legitimacy). To quote from the paper, “Without properly addressing challenges faced in implementing the current volunteer model, there is a risk of strain on staffing resources, logistical problems, climbing costs, and attrition by core community members. These issues could result in stagnation of policy and advice development activities. At stake is the credibility and legitimacy of the ICANN global multistakeholder model, especially as ICANN faces greater scrutiny following the IANA-transition.” Over the past two months, in Los Angeles and in San Juan, the GNSO Council, as manager of the gTLD policy development process, has had discussions around how it can and should act in addressing challenges if/when these occur. The GNSO Council has subsequently agreed to develop a white paper-type proposal setting out possible changes to the policy development process to address the specific challenges encountered. ICANN has also published a video this week discussing the path ahead for what has been termed "Policy Development Process 3.0" - https://youtu.be/BTErFlcxK-M. I am sharing this for information purposes only; it might be of interest to those who believe multistakeholder governance models are either broken or have muscle. Add this one to the document repository for the former… Best wishes, Ayden Férdeline _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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What policy-makers need to do about the Facebook and Cambridge Analytica scandal
by Shitemi Khamadi 26 Mar '18

26 Mar '18

Some thoughts from Privacy International on the CA scandal. Some which we as a country are currently working on https://www.privacyinternational.org/feature/1697/move-swiftly-so-they-stop… -- Kind Regards, Shitemi Khamadi | Programs Manager, Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE). Phone: +254 704090471, +254 733522229 | Personal: +254 -720-175808 Email: shitemi(a)bake.or.ke | Website: bake.co.ke | BAKE Awards: bakeawards.co.ke <http://www.bakeawards.co.ke/> Become a member: bake.co.ke/membership <http://www.blog.bake.co.ke/2015/09/09/how-to-become-a-bake-member/> Follow us: *Twitter*: @bakekenya <http://twitter.com/BakeKenya>, *FB*: fb.com/bakekenya <http://facebook.com/bakekenya> & *YouTube*: youtube.com/bakekenya

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Recommendations for best local apps/services to improve lives?
by Adam Lane 24 Mar '18

24 Mar '18

Hi all When we build new mobile sites for our customers in rural areas we find a lack of awareness of local apps/services that would be useful for them to use. We're currently looking around at various apps/services related to health, agriculture, employment, education etc... I'd appreciate any recommendations... we'll hopefully be able to promote them to rural citizens. The more localized the better (i.e. even better if in Swahili or other dialects) and if there's the use of video/audio even better (in case of literacy challenges). Thanks Adam

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DRAFT REPORT: ICT PERSPECTIVES: COMMUNITY’S 365 DAYS REVIEW
by Liz Orembo 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

Greetings listers, Please find attached the draft report. See you all! On Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 8:50 AM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > DearListers > > We would like to thank those of you who will be attending our ICT review > event this evening. > > Please find attached the program for the event. See you all. > > > > Best regards > > > Githaiga, Grace > > > Co-Convenor > Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) > Twitter:@ggithaiga > Tel: 254722701495 > Skype: gracegithaiga > Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga > www.kictanet.or.ke > > "Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and > come together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability > to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama. > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m > ailman/options/kictanet/lizorembo%40gmail.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > > -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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Program: ICT PERSPECTIVES: COMMUNITY’S 365 DAYS REVIEW
by Grace Githaiga 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

DearListers We would like to thank those of you who will be attending our ICT review event this evening. Please find attached the program for the event. See you all. Best regards Githaiga, Grace Co-Convenor Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) Twitter:@ggithaiga Tel: 254722701495 Skype: gracegithaiga Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga www.kictanet.or.ke "Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and come together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama.

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Facebook's Zuckerberg finally responds to Cambridge Analytica scandal, announces changes - Marketing Land
by Ali Hussein 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

Facebook CEO announces new measures to protect user data. OnlinePrivacy and how companies use/misuse our private information is going to be the next #BrandCurrency. Since the #DataScandal hit the news cycle Facebook has lost $50 billion in market capitalization. Seems like respect for privacy + reputation = Market Value. https://marketingland.com/facebook-zuckerberg-finally-respond-cambridge-ana… Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad

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Francis Wangusi says CA has no Sh1bn for police
by Mwendwa Kivuva 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

Wangusi is in office, and he is showing the independence of institutions. Read in... Last month, President Kenyatta directed that CA gives Sh1 billion from the Universal Service Fund to the DCI. The Universal Service Fund was set up in 2009 and is primarily financed by mandatory contributions from licensed operators. Director-General Francis Wangusi on Tuesday said funds are already committed to other projects and the authority does not have the money required by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. Last month, President Kenyatta directed that CA gives Sh1 billion from the Universal Service Fund to the DCI. “The money that we have for the Universal Service Fund is already committed. I wouldn’t really say that we have money to put into other projects if the priority projects have not been completed,” Mr Wangusi said. Wangusi said that the monies available had been directed towards connecting 78 sub-locations that do not have access to any network. The money will also be used to connect broadband to schools across the country at a cost of Sh7 billion. He said CA still needs Sh70 billion to fill existing gaps. https://www.nation.co.ke/news/CA-boss-Wangusi-defies-Uhuru-s-Sh1bn-cash-ord…

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Research cooperation, and partnership required urgently!
by Emanuele Achino 22 Mar '18

22 Mar '18

Dear All, I am finalising a project proposal (Mapping and Making Available Evidence-Based Research for Internet Policies in Africa) on the Internet and Society relations in Kenya. At this stage, I would focus attention on the strategic role of Public Authorises in delivering broadband and Internet services in rural areas across Kenya. To do so, I would be grateful to ask you suggestions for a partnership. More precisely, I am looking for a Host Institution able to cooperate with me and with other stakeholders in Kenya with the aim to create a network at local scale and collect information on the matter (needs analysis). I have been in touch with colleagues at the University of Nairobi, but to date, I have not received a feedback (a partnership between academics, and the civil society will be more then appreciated). Deadline is approaching soon (March, the 25th), and I am in a rush. This is to say that I really appreciate a feedback as soon as you can. I hope to hear from you soon, and best wishes Emanuele <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Mail priva di virus. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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