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Is Zero-rating broken?
by Alex Comninos 28 Sep '20

28 Sep '20

Hi All, I recently just wrote about President Ramaphosa’s announcement that South Africa’s new COVID Alert contact tracing app (https://researchictafrica.net/2020/09/25/has-south-africas-covid-alert-app-… <https://researchictafrica.net/2020/09/25/has-south-africas-covid-alert-app-…>). The app is great and I gave the thumbs up in the RIA podcast on https://researchictafrica.net/2020/05/28/covid-19-contact-tracing/ <https://researchictafrica.net/2020/05/28/covid-19-contact-tracing/> Our President however said that the app had been zero-rated for download. This is as the blog post tries to prove, inaccurate and to a certain extent impossible. This is as we have encrypted connections to the Google Play and Apple Stores, operators can see we are connected to the stores, but not what apps we are downloading, so how can it be zero-rated for downloads on these stores? I am not arguing that we should somehow break encryption for zero-rating, I am rather arguing that zero-rating is an impractical system for reducing digital inequality in access to information and the use of the modern internet and apps. I would be interested to know your thoughts on the matter, and your reflections on the opportunities and challenges of zero rating in general. Take care, Alex

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Tomorrow: Startup Bill 2020 (Tech Policy Discussion by the Lawyers Hub)
by Linda Bonyo 27 Sep '20

27 Sep '20

[image: unnamed.jpg] Public Policy Discussion on the Startup Bill, 2020 Monday, 28th September 2020 12:00PM -1:30PM EAT Dear listers, The Kenya Startup Bill has been published. With this Bill, Kenya inches closer to joining the ranks of Tunisia and Senegal that have been the first two African countries with Startup specific legislation, away from legislation that deals with small and medium-sized enterprises. This legislation distinguishes itself by focusing on businesses operating in the technology and tech innovation sector across various industries, which are more popularly known as tech startups. The Public Policy Discussion will centre on the environment that the Bill envisions as far as the future of Startups in Kenya is concerned. This will impact you in more ways than you know it. Join the discussion. *Sign Up Here: bit.ly/StartupBillKenya <http://bit.ly/StartupBillKenya>* *__________________________________________________________________* *Linda Bonyo* (Ms.) | CEO, *Lawyers Hub * *Tech for Justice* Web <http://www.lawyershub.org> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawyers-hub-kenya-1bb021161/> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/lawyershubkenya> | Calendar <http://www.calendly.com/bonyo> | *_**__________________________________________________________* *DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Lawyers Hub.*

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Time sensitive Webinar: A Kenya - U.S. Free Trade Agreement: Catalyst for growth of the Digital Economy?
by Grace Githaiga 24 Sep '20

24 Sep '20

Listers This is kinda late but for those who can attend, pls register. A Kenya - U.S. Free Trade Agreement: Catalyst for growth of the Digital Economy? Description Digitization enables trade, improves competitiveness and creates new opportunities for businesses. From enabling multinational value chains to giving rise to new tradeable goods and services, digitization is not only blurring the boundaries between goods and services, but also between jurisdictions. However, digitization of the economy requires new ways of thinking about trade, intellectual property, taxation, privacy, cybersecurity, competition, skills/labor and even immigration. Also fundamental to the development of the digital economy and trade is the underlying infrastructure and enabling policy environment that eases barriers for new entrants, improves competition, increasing reliability resulting in reduction of costs to consumers. As economies transform globally, policymakers can enhance digital trade and the development of the digital economy through trade agreements such as the potential Kenya – U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The Big Question: Can a Kenya - U.S. FTA catalyze growth of the Digital Economy? Join us for a robust discussion providing clarity on the potential opportunities and constraints; policy considerations and the overall impact that a Kenya - U.S. FTA could have on digital trade and the overall ICT sector. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DkePxj4ZQ82QF208RYg6WA?s=08

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Day 4 Talk2Facebook ~ Connectivity & Wrap Up
by Kelvin Kariuki 24 Sep '20

24 Sep '20

Happy Saturday! It’s a Wrap! We are so grateful to everyone that has contributed to these conversations so far. Today we end with the “Connectivity” topic and any other concern you might like to raise that might not have perfectly fitted in any of the topics we’ve discussed. FB is involved in infrastructure projects that go beyond digital content and potentially competes with traditional Telco providers licensed to provide telco infrastructure. Share your comments, experiences, and challenges with regard to Facebook Services along the following themes: a) Have you ever experienced or used the FB High Altitude Connectivity Infrastructure? b) Have you ever experienced or used the FB FreeBasic Product which allows users to connect to FB without incurring data costs? c) Do you think these two initiatives bring regulatory concerns that touch on completion, customer lock-in and others? Looking forward to your input! Have a relaxing weekend! Regards, Tr. Karis Walu

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Day 2 Talk2Facebook ~ Data Protection
by Kelvin Kariuki 22 Sep '20

22 Sep '20

Dear Lister! Trusting you are well, a great appreciation to all who shared their views on Day 1! We are on Day 2 of “Talk2Facebook”, today we focus on Data Protection Issues. Kenya enacted its Data Protection & Privacy Act in 2019 where the rights of individuals (data subjects) have been enhanced. Share your comments, experiences, and challenges with regard to Facebook Services along the following themes: a) Have you managed to exercise your right to access and port (move) all your data that you ever posted on FB? b) Have you managed to exercise your right to be forgotten, where you demand FB deletes all the digital footprint they have about? c) Have you managed to exercise your right to modify or restrict the consent you previously granted to FB? You can still comment on yesterday’s topic under that thread. Otherwise, we hope to hear all your concerns around Data Protection today on this thread so tomorrow we discuss “Human Rights & Transparency” matters. Wonderful Thursday! Rest of the Program: Day 3: Human Rights & Transparency Day 4: Connectivity & Wrap Up Warm Regards, Tr. Karis Walu

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Asanteni kwa Kusema na Facebook - Talk2Facebook
by Kelvin Kariuki 21 Sep '20

21 Sep '20

Dear Listers, Please allow me to thank you most sincerely on behalf of KICTAnet and Facebook for all your wonderful contributions during our first "Talk2" Series "Talk2Facebook". All your views will be consolidated in a report that will be present to Facebook during the webinar on Wed, 30th Sept, 2020. During this event, FB will also have a chance to respond to most of your questions. More details about the webinar will be shared soon. We really appreciate your input and the time you spent to share it with us, they'll go a long way in helping to improve FB! Asante! Great Week Ahead! Warm regards, Tr. Karis & Walu

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Re: [kictanet] Day 2 Talk2Facebook ~ Data Protection
by Barrack Otieno 19 Sep '20

19 Sep '20

Hi Teacher Karis, There was this issue raised by @Brian Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> about his Safaricom line getting a new owner and the person attempting to change his FaceBook password using the same. I wonder whether Facebook might take some action in light of this development to protect user data in cases where they lose the lines they used to open the account. Best Regards On Sat, Sep 19, 2020 at 2:25 AM wachiranancy91 via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Does Facebook see itself as a data controller,data processor or both?For > each ,can provide details in which instances these relate to? > > Regards Nancy. > > > > Powered by Cricket Wireless > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Kelvin Kariuki via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: 9/17/20 1:59 PM (GMT-05:00) > To: wachiranancy91(a)yahoo.com > Cc: Kelvin Kariuki <kelvinkariuki89(a)gmail.com>, Kelvin Kariuki via > kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 2 Talk2Facebook ~ Data Protection > > Thank you Twahir, Mutemi & Walu for your input. We hope the FB Personnel > on the list will respond to > some of the issues you have raised. > > Indeed we thought this particular topic on Data Protection will elicit > more responses than we've got, > the floor is still open and you don't necessarily need to respond to the > set questions, you can raise any > other issue around Data Protection of Facebook. > > Tomorrow we talk about "Human Rights & Transparency". Thank you all! > > On Thu, Sep 17, 2020 at 4:07 PM Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> @Tr Karis, >> >> With Kenya enacting its Data Protection Act late last year, I would have >> thot the Data Protection theme would have elicited more responses....but >> perhaps that is precisely why we need the conversation to raise awareness... >> >> Nway, my experience is that FB has come a long way to be compliant with >> Data Protection matters - particularly following the EU GDPR enactment in >> 2018...their Privacy <https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation>page >> says more. >> >> Data Policy <https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation> >> There seems to be still some problems however, and recently Irish Data >> Protection Commissioner ruled >> <https://www.wsj.com/articles/ireland-to-order-facebook-to-stop-sending-user…> >> that EU Citizen would no longer be send to US servers...since the US Gov >> can have access to it. >> >> WSJ News Exclusive | Ireland to Order F... >> <https://www.wsj.com/articles/ireland-to-order-facebook-to-stop-sending-user…> >> >> >> >> I just need to understand the role and extend of government surveillance >> on FB user data and how transparent FB is abou this. >> >> walu. >> >> >> On Thursday, September 17, 2020, 06:01:36 AM GMT+3, Kelvin Kariuki via >> kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> Dear Lister! >> >> Trusting you are well, a great appreciation to all who shared their views >> on Day 1! We are on Day 2 of “Talk2Facebook”, today we focus on Data >> Protection Issues. >> >> Kenya enacted its Data Protection & Privacy Act in 2019 where the rights >> of individuals (data subjects) have been enhanced. Share your comments, >> experiences, and challenges with regard to Facebook Services along the >> following themes: >> >> a) Have you managed to exercise your right to access and port (move) all >> your data that you ever posted on FB? >> >> b) Have you managed to exercise your right to be forgotten, where you >> demand FB deletes all the digital footprint they have about? >> >> c) Have you managed to exercise your right to modify or restrict the >> consent you previously granted to FB? >> >> >> >> You can still comment on yesterday’s topic under that thread. Otherwise, >> we hope to hear all your concerns around Data Protection today on this >> thread so tomorrow we discuss “Human Rights & Transparency” matters. >> >> >> >> Wonderful Thursday! >> >> >> >> Rest of the Program: >> >> Day 3: Human Rights & Transparency >> >> Day 4: Connectivity & Wrap Up >> >> >> >> Warm Regards, >> >> Tr. Karis >> >> Walu >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. 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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. > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Day 1 Talk2Facebook ~ Content Moderation
by Kelvin Kariuki 19 Sep '20

19 Sep '20

Hi There! Hoping you are having a great week, we are delighted to invite you to this 4 days series on “Talk2Facebook”, on Day 1, we are eager to hear from you on issues surrounding Content Moderation on FB! Content Moderation is a delicate balance between freedom of speech and censorship. Share your comments, experiences, and challenges with regard to Facebook Services along the following themes: a) Should FB be moderating digital content on their platform or should it be open and liberal? b) If FB can moderate content on its platform, how can it balance out different cultural expectations where a single post in one jurisdiction is considered acceptable while it becomes un-acceptable in another? c) How can FB moderate content without being considered a gatekeeper or violating freedom of speech? d) Has your content posted on FB ever been flagged as un-acceptable and what was your reaction/experience? Is there a process of appeal? We hope to hear from you today as tomorrow we will be talking about Data Protection Issues. Have a great day! Rest of the Program: Day 2: Data Protection Day 3: Human Rights & Transparency Day 4: Connectivity & Wrap Up Warm Regards, Tr. Karis Walu

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Day 3 Talk2Facebook ~ Human Rights & Transparency
by Kelvin Kariuki 18 Sep '20

18 Sep '20

Greetings! It’s a Furahiday, Day 3 of Talk2Facebook, today we scrutinize Facebook from the Human Rights & Transparency angle! Some of the basic human rights include freedom of expression, association, opinion amongst others. Transparency of FB with regard to how it handles user data is paramount to achieving these human rights. . Share your comments, experiences, and challenges with regard to Facebook Services along the following themes: a) Do you feel Facebook may share your posts with state actors under the various surveillance regimes in a way that threatens your ability to express yourself online? b) Do you get regular Transparency reports on how many times FB has legally shared user data with State Agencies? c) Some Terrorists have broadcasted their heinous crimes on FBLive. Do you think FB has acted swiftly to address these and other types of crimes? Tomorrow we wrap up on the “Connectivity” topic, we look forward to hearing from you today on Human Rights & Transparency! Feel free to comment on any of the previous topics under their respective thread. Thank you for the interaction so far! Happy Furahi Day! Rest of the Program: Day 4: Connectivity & Wrap Up Warm Regards, Tr. Karis Walu

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Re: [kictanet] Senators seek to have Tik Tok, other social media sites regulated in Kenya
by Mwendwa Kivuva 18 Sep '20

18 Sep '20

Your translation is on point Adam :-) Very good arguments coming from the Honorable Members of the Senate. Senator Mwaura has shown a good grasp of the intersection of geopolitics and technology. ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 at 10:07, Adam Lane via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Good to read this... In other words scrutinize all apps irrelevant of > country of origin. Focus on technical security/privacy issues. Ideally in > line with the national regulations and not just randomly. > > > ...the Senate has asked the Standing Committee on Information and > Technology to look into strategies that will protect Kenyans from the > security “loopholes” of Tik Tok. “The same issue also includes other > applications such as Facebook, Twitter and others… But let’s not let this > be another way of seeing a trade war like that witnessed between iPhone and > Huawei in the United States,” said Senator Mwaura. > > Adam > *From:*David Indeje via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > *To:*Adam Lane <adam.lane(a)huawei.com> > *Cc:*David Indeje <davidindeje(a)gmail.com> > *Date:*2020-09-18 09:25:39 > *Subject:*[kictanet] Senators seek to have Tik Tok, other social media > sites regulated in Kenya > > Wadau!! > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwHaslP75gM&feature=youtu.be > > *Kind Regards,* > > *David Indeje * > +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 > > Website: Khusoko <https://khusoko.com/> > > <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/> > <https://twitter.com/David_Indeje> > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/ > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldaf… > > 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. >

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