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When it comes to privacy by default, settings matter!
by Alice Munyua 08 Jul '19

08 Jul '19

> https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2019/06/04/when-it-comes-to-privacy-default-s… > > What if I told you that on nearly every single website you visit, data about you was transmitted to dozens or even hundreds of companies, all so that the website could earn an additional $0.00008 per ad! This is a key finding from a new study on behaviorally targeted advertisements from Carnegie Mellon University and it should be a wake-up call to all of us. The status quo of pervasive data collection in service of ad targeting is untenable. That is why we’re announcing some key changes to Firefox. > > Today marks an important milestone in the history of Firefox and the web. As of today, for new users who download and install Firefox for the first time, Enhanced Tracking Protection will automatically be set on by default, protecting our users from the pervasive tracking and collection of personal data by ad networks and tech companies. > > It seems that each week a new tech company decides to decree that privacy is a human right. They tout how their products provide people with “choices” to change the settings if they wish to opt into a greater level of privacy protection to exemplify how they are putting privacy first. That begs the question — do people really want more complex settings to understand and fiddle with or do they simply want products that respect their privacy and align with their expectations to begin with? > > Privacy shouldn’t be relegated to optional settings > > When thinking about consumer privacy online, I’m reminded of the behavioral economics studies which led to 401K plans (US retirement savings plans) moving from voluntary enrollment to auto-enrollment. Not too long ago most defined contribution retirement savings plans in the US required employees to sign-up and volunteer to start participating. Participation rates were very low. Why was that? Was it because people didn’t care about saving for retirement? Not at all! There were simply too many barriers to aligning with people’s expectations and desires and the benefits of saving for retirement aren’t felt immediately. > > We are in a similar position with respect to software privacy settings. Pervasive tracking is too opaque and potential privacy harms are never felt immediately. The general argument from tech companies is that consumers can always decide to dive into their browser settings and modify the defaults. The reality is that most people will never do that. Yet, we know that people are broadly opposed to the status quo of pervasive cross-site tracking and data collection, particularly when they learn the details on how tracking actually works. > > We also know that traditional privacy features such as Chrome’s Incognito mode are failing to live up to consumer expectations. The feature might keep your spouse from knowing what you’re thinking about getting them for your anniversary by erasing your history, but it does not prevent third-party tracking. Our research shows that Firefox users are seeking out privacy protection, particularly through the use of Firefox’s Private Browsing mode. In fact, nearly 25% of web page loads in Firefox take place in a Private Browsing window. The good news for these users is that Firefox’s Private Browsing mode has long put users first by blocking tracking. The bad news is that this generally isn’t true for many popular browsers, which allow tracking even in private browsing/incognito mode. A recent study found that users don’t understand this and think their data is being protected, when it is actually not. > > As was the case with retirement savings plans, what this shows us is that the burden needs to shift from the consumers to the companies whereby the complexity of privacy settings shouldn’t be placed on users to figure out. The product defaults should simply align with consumer expectations. That is the approach we are taking in Firefox. > > Enhanced Tracking Protection by Default > > As stated above, new Firefox users will have strong privacy protection from the moment they install. We also expect to deliver the same functionality to existing users over the coming months. Because we are modifying the fundamental way in which cookies and browser storage operate, we’ve been very rigorous in our testing and roll-out plans to ensure our users are not experiencing unforeseen usability issues. If you’re already using Firefox and can’t wait, you can turn this feature on by clicking on the menu icon marked by three horizontal lines at the top right of your browser, then Content Blocking. Go to your privacy preferences and click on the Custom option on the right side. Mark the Cookies checkbox and make sure that “Third-party trackers” is selected. To learn more about our privacy and security settings and get more detail on what each section — Standard, Strict, and Custom — includes, visit here. > > > For existing users, go to your privacy preferences and click on the Custom option, ark the Cookies checkbox > > If you are new to Firefox, we’d love for you to give it a try. Download the latest version here. > > When it comes to privacy, default settings matter! We hope that the actions we are taking can ultimately compel change in the industry. Afterall, consumers deserve better.

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Public interest projects, Access to Information
by S.M. Muraya 08 Jul '19

08 Jul '19

Dear Listers, What being done to enable access to information on Public interest (debt) projects? What needs to be constitutionally amended to require parliamentary approval for these public projects? https://twitter.com/ntvkenya/status/1137947611925639169?s=19 In the almost 3 minute clip, Senator Mwaura did not mention, to succeed, compensation fraud required the participation of county authorities.

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Transit Visa through France
by Robert Muthuri 08 Jul '19

08 Jul '19

Hello, Just a quick alert to those going to RightsCon in Tunis next week, it seems there is a new requirement for transit visa through France for Kenyans. You may need to alter arrangements if this was your itinerary. Best, Robert.

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Invitation to the launch of Takwimu, a new African data platform
by Eric Mugendi 08 Jul '19

08 Jul '19

Code for Africa <http://codeforafrica.org>would like to invite you to the launch of Takwimu <https://takwimu.africa/>, a new African data platform, on Tuesday, June 11 at iHub, Senteu Plaza. Takwimu provides users with accurate, up-to-date information about development-focused political decision-making in a select number of countries across Africa including Kenya - combined with a growing body of data on key health, agriculture, education, and financial inclusion metrics. The aim is to provide African development champions and storytellers with the best analysis and data available, supporting their work to educate, influence and advocate for change in their communities. Takwimu is an initiative by Africa Practice <http://www.africapractice.com/>, Code for Africa <https://codeforafrica.org/>, and iHub <https://ihub.co.ke/>, with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. [image: image.png] The keynote address will be delivered by Prof. Bitange Ndemo followed by a panel discussion on “the role of data and analysis in shaping policy and development planning in Kenya” moderated by Linet Kwamboka the CEO of Data Science Limited. Also on the panel will be Douglas Waudo- Regional Communications, Advocacy & Media Specialist for East & Southern Africa, PATH; Abraham Rugo- Country Director IBP; Dr. Alex Awiti, Vice Provost Aga Khan University (GSMC) and Juliana Rotich- Technology entrepreneur, Novato Africa. Your presence will be highly appreciated and will go a long way to further the conversation on access to relevant data and its use in development planning. Date: Tuesday 11th June 2019 Time: 4-7 pm Location: iHub, 6th Floor, Senteu Plaza Please RSVP here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcyc77LbaPOXo3TBFQeZuGK5lEWY2C_bw…> by Friday 7th June 2019 For more information, contact: naima(a)codeforafrica.org Sincerely, Eric Mugendi about.me/mugendi [image: Eric Mugendi on about.me] <http://about.me/mugendi>

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Huawei soldiers on
by Ronald Ojino 08 Jul '19

08 Jul '19

Interesting events continue to unfold in the 5G space. https://edition.cnn.com/2019/06/07/business/huawei-russia-china-splinternet… Regards, Ronald Ojino -- Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake.

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The history and evolution of the motorcycle taxi industry in Africa, and the unseen consequences of its intersection with the internet
by Mbugua Njihia 08 Jul '19

08 Jul '19

*The Subtext* in partnership with Mettā Nairobi is pleased to announce the first edition of the Subtext Sessions event series, where we will discuss the history and evolution of the motorcycle taxi industry in Africa, and the unseen consequences of its intersection with the internet.The conversation will be led by Osarumen Osamuyi <http://twitter.com/skweird>, an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Africa's Talking Labs, Google Launchpad Africa Accelerator mentor, and the author of *The Subtext*, with participation from the audience, as well as a series of domain experts. Prerequisite Material No materials necessary for the audience to read before coming, but a notepad and an interest in transportation and the business of innovation will help. If interested, they could read the Subtext article about two-wheeled mobility for more context: <https://www.thesubtext.io/marchettis-motorcycles> https://www.thesubtext.io/marchettis-motorcycles *The Subtext* is a web publication about the business of innovation in Africa. It examines the impact of the mobile internet, levers of adoption, and mental models showing how [not what] to think about the industry. Join the conversation about history, competitive strategy, and the causes of success and failure in African technology at <https://thesubtext.io/> https://thesubtext.io Sign Up here - https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/subtextsessions-nairobi-two-wheeled-mobility-ti… ᐧ ᐧ

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Fwd: [i-network] Africa Internet Summit 2019 Kampala
by Barrack Otieno 08 Jul '19

08 Jul '19

Listers, This is for your information. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "badru.ntege(a)nftconsult.com" <badru.ntege(a)nftconsult.com> Date: Fri, 07 Jun 2019 05:36:59 GMT Subject: [i-network] Africa Internet Summit 2019 Kampala To: I-Network Uganda <i-network(a)dgroups.org> Good morning all Africa's biggest annual internet summit and gathering kicks off next week with the Africa Network Operating Group's training sessions which will happen from Sunday 9th to Friday 14th. This will then be followed by 3 days of tutorials where i encourage those of you who will not be attending the network and systems training to try and attend. Tuesday 18th to Friday 21st will then be the week of discussions and presentations on internet Policy. I urge all those interested in the current and future of the internet to find time and participate especially in the final week. We have a number of Global internet bodies also holding conferences like ICANN and ISOC among the many. This event was last in Uganda in 2003 and moves to a different African country every year. The Event is hosted by NFT Consult. at Sheraton Kampala Hotel.'' https://www.internetsummit.africa [signature_1765883880] [signature_1529211969] __________ MAILING LIST RULES - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=189… WEEKLY DISCUSSION ROUNDUPS - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=19… QUARTERLY eNEWSLETTERS - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=34&… WEBSITE - www.i-network.or.ug TWITTER - http://twitter.com/inetwork FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/inetwork.ug The I-Network Dgroup is a platform for ICT Knowledge Sharing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit [web site]( http://dgroups.org/iicd/i-network/ ) Click [here]( mailto:leave.i-network@dgroups.org ) to unsubscribe The email is intended only for the recipients. The owners of the Dgroups cannot be held responsible for the contents of the email message. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [NRIs List] FW: announcement - HLP Report launch
by Barrack Otieno 08 Jul '19

08 Jul '19

Listers, Might be of interest to those following Internet Governance Developments. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Anja Gengo <anja.gengo(a)un.org> Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2019 07:58:47 +0000 Subject: [NRIs List] FW: announcement - HLP Report launch To: "igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org" <igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org> Dear Colleagues, Please see below the announcement from the High Level Panel on Digital Cooperation. Best regards, Anja The High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation will launch its report on Monday 10 June 2019 To mark the occasion, join a live conversation on digital cooperation with: UN Secretary-General António Guterres Melinda Gates Jack Ma Moderated by international broadcast journalist, Femi Oke The live event will begin at 10:45am EST and will be streaming on: UN Web TV:http://webtv.un.org<https://twitter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7bda30c293b7634877890700…> YouTube:http://youtube.com/unitednations<https://twitter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7bda30c293b7634877890700…> Facebook:http://facebook.com/UNWebTV<https://twitter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7bda30c293b7634877890700…> Twitter:http://twitter.com/UNWebTV<https://twitter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7bda30c293b7634877890700…> This global online event is an opportunity to discuss how the public sector, private sector and civil society can work together to realize the potential of digital technologies for advancing human well-being, while mitigating the risks. Communities, organizations and individuals working on issues ranging from digital inclusion, digital rights & security, governance and more are encouraged to tune in and join the online conversation during the webcast. To send in your questions for the UN Secretary-General, Jack Ma and Melinda Gates, post on social media with the hashtag#digitalcooperation, or email contributions(a)digitalcooperation.org<mailto:contributions@digitalcooperation.org> with the subject line "Webcast Question." About the High-level Panel<https://twitter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7bda30c293b7634877890700…> Tweet<https://twitter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7bda30c293b7634877890700…> Forward<http://us18.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=7bda30c293b7634877890700a&id=66…> Share<https://twitter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7bda30c293b7634877890700…> Our mailing address is: 220 E 42nd St - 20th floor, New York, NY 10017 You are receiving this message because you have either subscribed to the mailing list directly, or have engaged in an event or consultation. You canupdate your preferences<https://twitter.us18.list-manage.com/profile?u=7bda30c293b7634877890700a&id…> orunsubscribe from this list<https://twitter.us18.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=7bda30c293b7634877890700…>. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [afnog] Now Open! Submission of Expression of Interest to Host AfPIF-2020
by Barrack Otieno 08 Jul '19

08 Jul '19

Listers, Might be of interest Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Betel Hailu <hailu(a)isoc.org> Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2019 08:37:57 +0000 Subject: [afnog] Now Open! Submission of Expression of Interest to Host AfPIF-2020 To: "afnog(a)afnog.org" <afnog(a)afnog.org> Hello everyone- The African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) Program Committee in collaboration with the Africa IXP Association (Af-IX) and the Internet Society are looking to partner with institutions or organizations that are keen to host AfPIF-2020. Interested parties can submit their expression of interest to: sec(a)afpif.org For all information and documentations on the application process please go to: https://www.afpif.org/hosting/ The deadline for submissions is 12 July, 2019. Thank you, Betel Hailu AfPIF Comms -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: Connect Africa : **Internet Society - 2019 IGF Youth Ambassadors Program - Applications Open**
by Barrack Otieno 08 Jul '19

08 Jul '19

Listers, This might be of interest. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Corinne Ogu via Internet Society <Mail(a)connectedcommunity.org> Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2019 18:33:58 +0000 Subject: Connect Africa : **Internet Society - 2019 IGF Youth Ambassadors Program - Applications Open** To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com == Please, reply above this line == The Internet Society is now accepting applications for the 2019 IGF Youth Ambassadors Program! We encourage you to apply or share this... **Internet Society - 2019 IGF Youth Ambassadors Program - Applications Open** <https://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer…> <https://connect.internetsociety.org/network/members/profile?UserKey=4b6acb8…> Jun 4, 2019 8:18 AM Alejandra Prieto <https://connect.internetsociety.org/network/members/profile?UserKey=4b6acb8…> The Internet Society is now accepting applications for the 2019 IGF Youth Ambassadors Program! We encourage you to apply <https://www.internetsociety.org/fellowship/igf-youth-ambassadors-program/ > or share this announcement with your communities who are also passionate about empowering the Next Generation of Internet Leaders. Information and links to apply can be found here: www.internetsociety.org/fellowship/... <https://www.internetsociety.org/fellowship/igf-youth-ambassadors-program/> Please, note that the call for applications will close on 25 June 2019. Also, if you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Internet Society IGF Youth Ambassadors Program, please contact me. Thank you very much in advance! ------------------------------ Alejandra Prieto prieto(a)isoc.org Program Manager, Internet Leadership Note: replies will be sent to the full discussion group. ------------------------------ Reply to Sender : https://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=733&SenderKe… Reply to Discussion : https://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=733&MID=3924… You are subscribed to "Connect Africa" as otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com. To change your subscriptions, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions&MDATE=…. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?Use…. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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