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NEW DATA PROTECTION LAW NECESSITATES COMPLIANCE POLICIES IN ORGANISATIONS
by Tom Kabau 29 Nov '19

29 Nov '19

Hello Listers, As you are aware, personal data has become an extremely vital economic and governance resource in the contemporary information age. Vast amounts of personal data of Kenyans is collected, processed, shared and exploited by public organisations, private entities and business corporations locally and globally on a daily basis. In Kenya, this has necessitated regulation of the collection and management of personal data by organisations and corporations, resulting in the enactment of the Data Protection Act ... corporations and organisations have to, inevitably, develop legally sound and comprehensive data protection and usage policies and statements to guide their staff, agents, assignees and licensees on the acceptable data management practices in order to avoid legal liability. For further details, download my brief commentary at: http://www.lesinkonjoroge.com/New-Data-Protection-Law-Necessitates-Complian… -- Dr. Tom Kabau PhD (University of Hong Kong), LLM and LLB (University of Nairobi) Senior Lecturer and Chair of Law, Science and Technology Department School of Law Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Nairobi Cell Phone: +254 721 628646 / +254 735 070312 Advocate and Legal Consultant Lesinko, Njoroge & Gathogo Advocates http://www.lesinkonjoroge.com/ Select Publications: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=1600181

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] JNC Digital Justice Manifesto
by Barrack Otieno 27 Nov '19

27 Nov '19

Listers, With the recent enactment of the Data Protection law, this might be usefull to listers. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Richard Hill via InternetPolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2019, 2:08 pm Subject: [Internet Policy] JNC Digital Justice Manifesto To: <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> The Just Net Coalition has just published its Digital Justice Manifesto, available at: https://justnetcoalition.org/digital-justice-manifesto It advocates the following key principles: 1. Data subjects must own their data - individually and collectively 2. Our data requires protection from abuse 3. We need the tools to control our data 4. Data commons need appropriate governance frameworks 5. Data protection, sharing and use require new institutions 6. Data-creating work ought to come with data rights 7. Data should be processed close to the point of its origin 8. Cross-border data flows must be decided nationally 9. Techno-structures need to be reclaimed as personal and public spaces 10. We should own our software and be able to control it 11. Key digital infrastructures need to be governed as public utilities 12. Techno-structures must be decentralised for open use, with interoperability 13. Global digital monopolies should be broken 14. Societies' datafication needs to be managed democratically 15. Digital standards must be developed by public interest bodies 16. The digital has to be governed in a local-to-global manner For more information, see: https://justnetcoalition.org/ Best, Richard _______________________________________________ To manage your Internet Society subscriptions or unsubscribe, log into the Member Portal at https://admin.internetsociety.org/622619/User/Login and go to the Interests tab within your profile. - View the Internet Society Code of Conduct: https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Nov 26, 2019 from 13:00 to 14:00 UTC: ICANN66 readout webinar
by Bob Ochieng 25 Nov '19

25 Nov '19

Hi All, Sharing the below details for our post ICANN66 webinar planned for tomorrow. You are invited. Thanks. > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> > Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Nov 26, 2019 from 13:00 to 14:00 UTC: ICANN66 readout webinar > Date: 21 November 2019 at 18:17:34 EAT > To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> > Reply-To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> > > Hello everyone / Bonjour à tous, > > FR : Ce webinaire est prévu pour le 26 Novembre 2019 de 13 :00 à 14:00 UTC. Il permettra de vous faire un résumé des échanges intervenus pendant la réunion ICANN66 qui s’est tenue à Montréal. > > Lien pour ZOOM https://icann.zoom.us/j/159788352 <https://icann.zoom.us/j/159788352> > (l’audio dans ZOOM sera en Anglais ; appeler par téléphone ou SKYPE ou demander à être appelé si vous voulez l’audio an Français) > Vous pouvez aussi appeler l’un des numéros suivants http://adigo.com/icann/ <http://adigo.com/icann/> pour l’audio le 26 Novembre. Il faudrait ensuite taper le code correspondant à votre langue de préférence pour l’audio. Français: 9002 > Si vous souhaitez qu’un opérateur vous appelle le 26 Novembre (pour l’audio uniquement), prière envoyer un courriel à queries.nairobiec(a)icann.org <mailto:queries.nairobiec@icann.org> (avec nom, numéro de téléphone avec indicatif et votre langue de préférence) au plus tard le 25 Novembre 2019 à 23h50 UTC > > EN: This webinar is scheduled for November 26, 2019 from 13:00 to 14:00 UTC. it will inform you on key takeaways from the ICANN66 meeting in Montreal > Zoom URL https://icann.zoom.us/j/159788352 <https://icann.zoom.us/j/159788352> > You can also dial-in using one of the numbers at http://adigo.com/icann/ <http://adigo.com/icann/> on November 26, 2019. Once you reach the conference center, you need to enter the corresponding language channel conference ID for English which is 9001 . > Please send a mail to queries.nairobiec(a)icann.org <mailto:queries.nairobiec@icann.org> (with your name, your complete phone number and language preference if you want an operator to call you (audio only) no later than November 25, 2019 at 23:50 UTC > > > Thanks/ Merci > -- > Yaovi Atohoun > Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager- Africa; ICANN > www.icann.org <http://www.icann.org/> > > _______________________________________________ > AfrICANN mailing list > AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net <mailto:AfrICANN@afrinic.net> > https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann <https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann>

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Fwd: [At-Large] Internet Governance Acronyms Glossary 3.0
by Barrack Otieno 23 Nov '19

23 Nov '19

Listers, Might be helpful to Internet Governance Enthusiasts. Regards. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Joly MacFie <joly(a)punkcast.com> Date: Fri, Nov 22, 2019 at 8:59 PM Subject: [At-Large] Internet Governance Acronyms Glossary 3.0 To: At-Large Worldwide <at-large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Just in time for the forthcoming IGF, the Diplo Foundation in partnership with the Internet Society and the Geneva Internet Platform have published version 3.0 of the IG Acronyms Glossary https://www.diplomacy.edu/sites/default/files/IG_Acronym_glossary_2019.pdf -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- - _______________________________________________ At-Large mailing list At-Large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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For quality laws, MPs should consult stakeholders
by Grace Githaiga 21 Nov '19

21 Nov '19

>From Walu on our town hall last week: IN SUMMARY * So last week, Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet) hosted what is possibly the first town hall meeting with Members of Parliament – specifically the Parliamentary Committee on ICT. * More often than not, MPs meet citizens in only two settings – during election campaigns and during formal stakeholder engagement sessions at Parliament buildings. * Participants from media, academia, civil society, private sector, youth, etc. asked questions and shared ICT experiences and subsequently got honest feedback from MPs. * It was evident that this sort of meetings with parliamentary committees in charge of various sectors should be encouraged and regularised. https://mobile.nation.co.ke/blogs/1949942-5354120-7bdgkj/index.html Best regards Grace Githaiga -- Grace Githaiga Co-Convenor, Kenya ICT Action Network

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How bad tech policies are killing dreams of young entrepreneurs
by Grace Githaiga 20 Nov '19

20 Nov '19

Good morning Listers Our submission to bunge was covered by Standard. During the campaigns for the 2013 presidential elections, President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto adopted a manifesto that hinged on a narrative of digital transformation that eventually got the two elected. At the time, the two candidates told young voters that the existing crop of leaders was out of touch with the needs and aspirations of digital natives - young people under 25 who grew up in an age when smart phones, the internet and social media were becoming mainstream - and that they were best-equipped to drive a digital economy. Half a decade later and the narrative of a ‘digital government’ is quickly unraveling. In the last two years, the government has proven to be the most detrimental to Kenya’s digital economy, eroding previous gains made in the journey of making Kenya a Silicon Savannah. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001349701/how-bad-tech-po… Best regards Grace Githaiga -- Grace Githaiga Co-Convenor, Kenya ICT Action Network

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Invitation to attend Public screening and discussion event on Data Privacy , data protection and artificial intelligence.
by alfred＠kenya.ai 16 Nov '19

16 Nov '19

The Great Hack is a 2019 documentary film about the FacebookCambridge Analytica data scandal, produced and directed by Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer. The film uses the Cambridge Analytica scandal as a framework to illustrate the data mining structures and algorithms that are undermining individual liberty and democratic society. Watch the trailer of the film on http://bit.ly/2PW22CQ Join us on 21st November from 6pm - 9.30pm at Alliance Française Nairobi for a viewing of the Great Hack documentary and a discussion afterward on data protection, data privacy and artificial intelligence. What is the current state of data protection laws in Kenya amidst the Huduma Number and Census exercise? What effect does artificial intelligence have on data privacy? This and much more will be discussed during the panel session. Invited panelists are from the legal, data science and human rights industry. Full event details and RSVP on http://bit.ly/greathacke <http://bit.ly/greathacke> Kind regards, Alfred Ongere +254705882004 Team lead, Founder www.kenya.ai <http://bit.ly/AIKPODYTB> Watch Ai Kenya Podcast | <http://bit.ly/2vRuV7Y> World Ai Show Nairobi 2019 Keynote

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Fireside chat with National Assembly ICT Committee (Wednesday November 13, 2019-6 pm to 8 pm)
by Grace Githaiga 13 Nov '19

13 Nov '19

Good morning Listers We have an opportunity to interact with the National Assembly ICT Committee. This is short notice but a good chance for the Committee to engage with Stakeholders. The committee has been busy but will be available tomorrow Wednesday evening November 13, 2019 starting 6pm to 8. pm. Our Liz Orembo will provide us with more details on venue and how we will raise issues of discussion. Best regards Grace Githaiga -- Grace Githaiga Co-Convenor, Kenya ICT Action Network

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IMF chief tells poor countries to cut use of global consultancy firms
by S.M. Muraya 13 Nov '19

13 Nov '19

Old news, but we have we complied? https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/imf-chief-tells-poor-countries-cut-use-gl… *IMF chief tells poor countries to cut use of global consultancy firms* Tom Belger, Finance and policy reporter Yahoo Finance UK, 23 January 2019 IMF head Christine Lagarde in Davos. Photo: REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has told poor countries to stop using global consultancy firms to write development strategies. The fund’s managing director Christine Lagarde singled out inefficient spending on consultants for criticism at an event about funding the sustainable development goals at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. She even ordered any representatives of “the McKinseys and Boston Consulting Groups” or any other consultancy firms in the room to listen to her as she delivered an uncomfortable message about their work. The former French government minister said low-income and emerging-market economies had to raise more revenue themselves domestically and cut white elephant projects and corruption. She argued the private sector had a key role to play if poorer countries were to ever achieve the 17 development goals set by the UN. But she warned: “I’m looking around to see whether there are any of the McKinseys and Boston Consulting Groups, and if there are please listen to me. “I see many, many low-income countries and emerging-market economies spend millions of dollars commissioning consultants to build their strategy plan. I would recommend some saving be made by taking the 17 principles, the actionable items, and start with that. “From there, the consultants can actually do their job of putting it into reality. But don’t reinvent it — it’s right there. So much is wasted. That’s part of the inefficient spending that can actually be saved.” The comments may spark controversy not only in the consultancy industry, but also among critics of the IMF itself. The fund has a tarnished reputation in many parts of the world for its heavy-handed promotion of free-market reforms in indebted countries over the past few decades. The sight of a senior IMF figure now urging developing countries to cut down on their use of imported private sector expertise may raise eyebrows.

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List moderation for Two KICA amendment bills 2019
by Grace Githaiga 12 Nov '19

12 Nov '19

Dear Listers Greetings. Further to sharing of two KICA Bills here, we would like to submit a memorandum on both as part of public participation. We plan to hold a two day moderated debate next week on Wednesday October 23rd and Thursday 24th. The two bills propose to amend KICA on different issues. 1. The first one published on March 15, 2019 proposes to amend KICA by inserting a new section 25A, which will allow Telco companies to engage in any other business, so long as they are licensed. 2. The second Bill published on July 24, 201 9 proposes to amend KICA in section 2, which basically is the regulation of social media (including bloggers and watsapp admins). Mercy Mutemi will moderate the social media one on Wednesday, while Mwendwa Kivuva will handle the Telcos one on Thursday. We hope to have a discussion on the same with the National Assembly ICT committee at a date to be announced here. Looking forward to a vibrant debate. Warmly Grace ---- Grace Githaiga Co-Convenor, Kenya ICT Action Network -- Grace Githaiga Co-Convenor, Kenya ICT Action Network

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