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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Irish Court Throws U.S.-EU Data Transfers Into Uncertainty
by Barrack Otieno 04 Oct '17

04 Oct '17

Listers, FYI Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Joly MacFie <joly(a)punkcast.com> Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2017 16:42:44 -0400 Subject: [Internet Policy] Irish Court Throws U.S.-EU Data Transfers Into Uncertainty To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> This just in. In the UK we used to call this "throwing a wobbler'. http://www.therecorder.com/id=1202799516015/Irish-Court-Throws-USEU-Data-Tr… A decision Tuesday by Ireland's High Court in the case brought by Austrian privacy activist Max Schrems has cast new uncertainty <http://www.therecorder.com/id=1202781274731/The-Irish-Case-That-Could-Upend…> on the legal tool that Facebook and thousands of other U.S. companies use to transfer personal data from their operations in the European Union. Irish High Court Justice Caroline Costello in a highly anticipated ruling <http://www.europe-v-facebook.org/sh2/HCJ.pdf> said the Irish Data Protection Commissioner had raised "well-founded concerns" about whether U.S. surveillance practices deny EU citizens fundamental rights once their data is transferred to the U.S. Costello's decision tees up yet another case at the Court of Justice for the European Union (CJEU) in Luxembourg—the EU's highest court—to determine the validity of "Standard Contractual Clauses," a key legal tool companies use to transfer EU citizens' personal data outside the bloc. A final decision is likely still years away. "Standard Contract Clauses provide critical safeguards to ensure that Europeans' data is protected once transferred to companies that operate in the U.S. or elsewhere around the globe, and are used by thousands of companies to do business," Facebook said in a statement. "They are essential to companies of all sizes, and upholding them is critical to ensuring the economy can continue to grow without disruption." How the EU's highest court will rule will be influenced in part by how Costello frames her formal question of what is to be decided. The justice still has yet to determine that, and both Facebook and Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner are expected to weigh in beforehand. The immediate practical impact of the ruling is hard to assess because the EU high court's decision is unlikely to come for years and because of the shifting legal landscape <http://www.law.com/sites/almstaff/2017/06/13/podcast-what-you-need-to-know-…> in Europe around data privacy. The EU's new General Data Protection Regulation, which takes effect in 2018, would require substantial updates to standard contractual clauses (SCCs) anyway. But the referral of the case to the CJEU creates the possibility that the EU's highest court will find that those clauses, no matter how they are constructed, are invalid because of U.S. surveillance practices. In other words, even if companies spend the next year making SCCs compliant under the new regulation, there is risk that they could be wiped away. The case may also invite a repeat of the EU high court's 2015 ruling on a separate legal tool for transatlantic data transfers, then known as "Safe Harbor." After being struck down by the high court—in a case that also started with a complaint by Schrems to the Irish data protection commissioners—the U.S. and EU negotiated a new framework called "Privacy Shield." But in her ruling, Costello attacked some of the new features of the Privacy Shield arrangement as deficient. Specifically, she noted that its creation of a privacy "Ombudsman" at the U.S. State Department to field concerns about how EU citizens' data are handled "will neither confirm nor deny whether the individual has been the target of surveillance nor will the Ombudsperson confirm the specific remedy that was applied." Facebook, whose lead U.S. counsel in the case is Joshua Lipshutz of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, had tried to convince Justice Costello that the U.S. surveillance practices are reigned in by substantial oversight and laws that prevent abuse of privacy, consistent with EU law. Former White House privacy expert and Alston & Bird attorney Peter Swire and Stephen Vladeck of the University of Texas School of Law also offered testimony for Facebook. But Costello was not persuaded. "Quite clearly there are extensive rules to ensure that data is obtained in accordance with law and data, once obtained, is not misused. This is not the same as providing a remedy where the rules are broken and data is unlawfully collected or otherwise misused," she wrote in her ruling. (The justice underscored that she was not passing a value judgment on the U.S. legal regime but only assessing whether there was a real question of whether it meets the standards of EU privacy law.) She cited U.S. Supreme Court decisions that she said had made it more difficult for plaintiffs to establish standing in challenging surveillance practices, including* Clapper v. Amnesty International USA*. That case—which divided the court 5-4—sought to challenge Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which created new procedures for authorizing electronic surveillance of non-U.S. persons abroad. Schrems, in a statement <http://www.europe-v-facebook.org/sh2/PA.pdf>, welcomed the Irish High Court's decision. "It is important that a neutral court outside of the U.S. has summarized the facts on US surveillance in a judgment, after diving through more than 45,000 pages of documents in a five-week hearing," he said. "Facebook seems to have lost in every argument they were making." In addition to Gibson Dunn, Facebook is represented by Irish firm Mason, Hayes & Curran. The main barristers for Facebook are Paul Gallagher, a former Irish attorney general, and Niamh Hyland. Dublin solicitors firm Ahern Rudden Quigley have been representing Schrems; the principal barrister arguing on his behalf was Eoin McCullough. Ben Hancock is a San Francisco-based reporter covering litigation, technology, finance, and the future of law. He can be reached via email at bhancock(a)alm.com <https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&[email protected]>. On Twitter: @benghancock <https://twitter.com/@benghancock> -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- - -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: 2017 Research Symposium: Call for Presentations
by Francis Monyango 03 Oct '17

03 Oct '17

[image: Logo] <http://litmus.com/> *Venue*: Strathmore University *Date*: 14th-17th November 2017 *CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS* The Research Symposium for 2017 will be will be centred on the theme *“The Impact of University Research on the Kenyan Economy.”* This topic will be explored by presentations under the following sub-themes: *Business and InnovationHealthcare ManagementEnergy and Energy EfficiencyEntrepreneurshipExtractives IndustryICT and Cyber-SecurityIntellectual PropertyMathematical ModellingPolicy and GovernanceResearch and EthicsSustainable Tourism* The symposium is a platform to celebrate the works – in the fields of research and innovation – of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as academic staff and dedicated researchers, from all areas of learning and research within the university. The organising team is now collecting submissions from those interested in presenting at the symposium. If you would like to present, on any of the listed sub-themes, please fill out the Google Form on the link below <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXg9fUhBP9woXCJhncvNC-ymViMC4Va3K…>. The team will study your submission and get back to you with further instructions. All students and staff are highly encouraged to take this opportunity to showcase their work - through both oral and poster presentations - to the university community and the industry participants who will also take part in the symposium. SUBMIT ABSTRACT <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXg9fUhBP9woXCJhncvNC-ymViMC4Va3K…> *Have any questions? Send them to:* symposium2017(a)strathmore.edu © 2017 Strathmore University View this email in your browser <http://www.strathmore.edu/research-symposium/> -- *University Relations & Communications Office* *Email*: communications(a)strathmore.edu *Office Tel: *+254 (0) 703 034308 *Ext:* 2308 www.strathmore.edu <http://www.twitter.com/StrathU> <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity/?ref=hl> <https://www.youtube.com/user/StrathmoreUniversity> <https://plus.google.com/110890271788869052448/posts> <https://www.linkedin.com/edu/strathmore-university-357048> <https://www.instagram.com/strathmore.university/> <https://www.youtube.com/user/StrathmoreUniversity> *Note: *All emails sent from Strathmore University are subject to Strathmore’s Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here <http://www.strathmore.edu/en/email-policy> to read the policy. "Visit our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity>Page and Twitter <https://twitter.com/StrathU>Account". -- Francis Monyango Lawyer | ICT Policy and Legal Consultant www.monyango.com

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Fwd: Capacity Building and the role of ICTA
by Robert Mugo 03 Oct '17

03 Oct '17

Ali & Muraya, Thanks for your questions and comments relating to ICTA. See my responses below: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Capacity Building and the role of ICTA To: Muiruri <jnmuiruri(a)ict.go.ke> Cc: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> Muraya Great questions on ICTA. Personally I'd love to have ICTA organize an open day to update industry players and Kenyans in General on their initiatives and how things ICT are moving forward. It is imperative that they communicate better than they are currently doing. Our annual Connected event which takes place over 3 days in April is where we discuss in depth what ICTA is doing as well as a review of the National ICT Masterplan by caucus teams consisting of public and private sector. In addition we do participate in several other thematic industry events where we update on specific things we are doing eg the Innovation Week held at University of Nairobi or CIO forums. For example:- 1. A quick check of the ICTA website on events in the ICT Sector produced the following result. (See attached screenshot). We shall update. 2. A quick visit to the Apply to be a Mentor page shows that the link to the form doesn't work. (See attached screenshot) We shall update this too. I personally believe ICTA is doing some great work in the background but their lack of communication is coming across like its a ship without a captain. Thanks for the compliment. Regarding Communication, we deliberately went quiet due to the election season. We shall be back fairly loudly when its over, (austerity measures permitting). Can we see a more vigorous ICTA that gives justice to our role in the Development of Technology in Africa? Absolutely. Another issue I have to raise is this:- Looking at the Board composition I'm shocked that there is no representation from the Industry and Consumer groups. 100% of the Board consists of Government Operatives. Surely there is something wrong with that?? Unless of course the website hasn't been updated. Board appointments are not complete. I'm sure the appointing authority will address this at the appropriate time. Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 10:08 AM, S.M. Muraya via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Ms. Ida, > > Please be more specific on what you presented on financing of Tech > Projects. > > From a technocratic point of view, why would python be considered over > older school frameworks, such as Java or. Net? > > Was the Kenya ICT Authority (KICTA) present to clarify or specify which > kind of solutions are required in State Corporations and Counties? > Not that am aware of. > Does the KICTA have a team working with upcoming, LOCAL Techpreneurs? > Yes. Our Directorate of Partnerships, Innovation and Capacity. > KICTA organizing and funding competions can help identify talent > (providing locally supported solutions). > We partner with various organisations that do this. > Nowadays, how does KICTA communicate & connect with millennials? > Mostly through social media and one on one at events. Our PDTPs are also great ambassadors. > Regards, > > Skype: s.m.muraya > > On Sep 29, 2017 5:37 AM, "FEM HUB via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Dear Listers, >> >> I presented on getting financing for tech projects at the Python Kenya >> Conference #pyconke2017 at USIU. >> Those interested in capacity building on this and tools for managing >> projects & teams, kindly get in touch with me on: >> rcdafrica(a)gmail.com 0728848811 on WhatsApp. >> >> Best, >> Ida >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/m >> ailman/options/kictanet/murigi.muraya%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. >> >> > _______________________________________________ > 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/m > ailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.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. > > _______________________________________________ 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/m ailman/options/kictanet/jnmuiruri%40ict.go.ke 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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Presidential Elections: Call for Observers
by Liz Orembo 03 Oct '17

03 Oct '17

Dear listers, KICTANet is applying to observe the repeat presidential elections scheduled for 26th October.We are still keen on observing the technical aspects of the elections and will be sharing the monitoring tool for more input on the areas you would like us to focus on. We are also applying to expand our observer team to reach a wider area than what was observed on August 8th. If you would like to join the team, please express interest by sending the following documents and details (cc Cynthia - mwaragichanga(a)gmail.com ) *by Wednesday 4th October:* 1. filled out last page of the application form ie IEBC /ACOB03 <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/documents/KICTANet/KICTANet_Annual_Report_2016.p…> https://www.iebc.or.ke/uploads/resources/ZIB9f431Pu.pdf <https://www.iebc.or.ke/uploads/resources/ZIB9f431Pu.pdf> KICTANet will fill in the ACOB01 and /ACOB02, 2. passport picture which will be used for the badge, 3. Copy of your id, and 4. address and telephone numbers so that we fill in the /ACOB02. - <http://www.venice.coe.int/webforms/documents/default.aspx?pdffile=CDL-AD%28…>Ahsanteni, if you have any queries, please let me know. Regards, Liz.

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Counties’ Internet licence opens doors for small firms - Business Daily
by Admin CampusCiti 02 Oct '17

02 Oct '17

Listers This is a move in the right direction and over due. The telecommunications industry regulator is planning to license county governments to roll out Internet infrastructure in a move expected to help bridge the digital divide between rural and urban areas. Communications Authority of Kenya director-general Francis Wangusi in an interview said the county licensing regime would also accommodate private companies. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/corporate/companies/Counties--Internet-l… Ali Hussein Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

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Call for consultants
by Yvonne Owino-Wamari 02 Oct '17

02 Oct '17

Dear listers, Find attached a call for consultants to carry out a perception survey. See attachment for more information. If interested apply and share widely.

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Invitation to RUBY Meetup
by FEM HUB 30 Sep '17

30 Sep '17

Dear Listers, Ruby is a dynamic, reflective, object-oriented, general-purpose programming language. It was designed and developed in the mid-1990s by Yukihiro "Matz" Matsumoto. Join seasoned Ruby programmers and consultants and beginners and newbies as they help each other to grow by sharing best practice, hacks and resources once a month. Next meet up: Thursday, October 12, 2017 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Nairobi Design Institute Ground Floor, Bishop Magua Plaza, opposite Uchumi Hyper on Ngong Road, Nairobi. Register here for free. https://www.meetup.com/Nairuby/events/241781213/?fromEmail=241781213&rv=ea2 Best, Ida

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] IGF 2017 Remote Hubs
by Barrack Otieno 29 Sep '17

29 Sep '17

Listers, This is for your information. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mamadou LO <alfamamadou(a)hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2017 12:54:16 +0000 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] IGF 2017 Remote Hubs To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net>, "fellowships-alumni(a)icann.org" <fellowships-alumni(a)icann.org> Cc: "cmasango(a)unog.ch" <cmasango(a)unog.ch> IGF 2017 Remote Hubs "If you are not able to attend the Twelfth IGF<https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/lexicon/8#IGF> meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, you can follow it remotely! Remote participation, and specifically the hubs structure, has been successful in previous IGFs. This time again you can follow the discussions from home or office; watch the webcast of the event; follow real-time closed captioning ; and participate live. Or you can also expand the discussions and organize an IGF hub in your city! Remote participants/hubs will be able to interact with the meeting by sending text questions and/or video/audio interventions using the remote participation platform. These questions will be forwarded to the panel moderator when s/he opens the floor for questions from the audience......." Full document here https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2017-remote-hubs -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Capacity Building
by FEM HUB 29 Sep '17

29 Sep '17

Dear Listers, I presented on getting financing for tech projects at the Python Kenya Conference #pyconke2017 at USIU. Those interested in capacity building on this and tools for managing projects & teams, kindly get in touch with me on: rcdafrica(a)gmail.com 0728848811 on WhatsApp. Best, Ida

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Vodacom's IoT division now connects 'three million things' in South Africa
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 29 Sep '17

29 Sep '17

Hi Listers, Anyone aware of such local initiatives? Telcos should be leading this agenda. Mkopa Solar had a head start to evolve into is one such 'thing' kind of device.... https://memeburn.com/2017/09/vodacom-iot-three-million-south-africa/

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