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Fwd: [Internet Policy] TBL's new gig
by Barrack Otieno 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

Listers, This is for your information in case you are interested. Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Richard Bennett <richard(a)bennett.com> Date: Sat, Sep 29, 2018 at 10:13 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] TBL's new gig To: ISOC Internet Policy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Just today, Tim Berners-Lee has announced a new venture he’s formed to control access to user data on the web. He’s taking a sabbatical from MIT and stepping back from the W3C to focus on a new business called “inrupt” based on the “Solid” open source project. The announcement come in a Medium post titled "One Small Step for the Web…" Here’s how it begins: "I’ve always believed the web is for everyone. That’s why I and others fight fiercely to protect it. The changes we’ve managed to bring have created a better and more connected world. But for all the good we’ve achieved, the web has evolved into an engine of inequity and division; swayed by powerful forces who use it for their own agendas. Today, I believe we’ve reached a critical tipping point, and that powerful change for the better is possible — and necessary. "This is why I have, over recent years, been working with a few people at MIT and elsewhere to develop Solid, an open-source project to restore the power and agency of individuals on the web. "Solid changes the current model where users have to hand over personal data to digital giants in exchange for perceived value. As we’ve all discovered, this hasn’t been in our best interests. Solid is how we evolve the web in order to restore balance — by giving every one of us complete control over data, personal or not, in a revolutionary way. "Solid is a platform, built using the existing web. It gives every user a choice about where data is stored, which specific people and groups can access select elements, and which apps you use. It allows you, your family and colleagues, to link and share data with anyone. It allows people to look at the same data with different apps at the same time.” https://medium.com/@timberners_lee/one-small-step-for-the-web-87f92217d085 I’m guessing this will be a flop, but we’ll see. RB — Richard Bennett High Tech Forum <http://hightechforum.org> Founder Ethernet & Wi-Fi standards co-creator Internet Policy Consultant _______________________________________________ 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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Facebook Security Breach
by Ebele Okobi 30 Sep '18

30 Sep '18

Hello, All- Just making sure you have all seen this. We continue to investigate and learn more, but please do let me know any specific questions. I may not yet know the answers, but it would be very helpful for me to escalate. https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/09/security-update/ Ebele Okobi | Public Policy Director, Africa

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Which laws will need to be amended when data protection bill is passed?
by Grace Bomu 28 Sep '18

28 Sep '18

Dear listers, The above question follows another review of the proposed data protection bill that lists several laws which will require amendment when the law is enacted. For example the Registration of Persons Act (ID Card law) will need an additional provision on how data protection will apply to ID data. Other laws listed include: Registration of Persons Act; Births and Deaths Act; Capital Markets Act; and Access to Information Act. Are there other laws that are missing from this list? Please let us know even where you are not sure of the precise name of the Act. Thanks in advance, Grace -- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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[CofekDigest] #4: Cofek to appear before House ICT Committee on telcommunications dominance
by Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) 28 Sep '18

28 Sep '18

Dear All, Cofek to appear before House ICT Committee on telcos dominance: http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/news-and-media/2026-cofek-to-appear-before- house-ict-committee-on-telcos-dominance EACC in 80% success rate as DPP agrees with 53 out of 66 files: http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/news-and-media/2027-eacc-in-80-success-rate -as-dpp-agrees-with-53-out-of-66-files Portland Cement workers write to RBA on non-remittance: http://cofek.co.ke/index.php/news-and-media/2028-worried-portland-cement-wor kers-write-to-rba-on-non-remittance National Treasury picks 3 to Strategic Food Reserve Fund board: http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/news-and-media/2025-treasury-picks-3-to-str ategic-food-reserve-fund-board CA warns of increasing online fraudsters preying on Kenyan consumers: http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/news-and-media/2021-ca-warns-of-increasing- online-fraudsters-preying-on-kenyan-consumers Govt asks for views on draft Privacy, Data Protection Policy laws: http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/news-and-media/2018-govt-to-receive-public- views-on-privacy-and-data-protection-policy-and-bill-oct-3 Follow us on Twitter: @cofekrebranded Gab: www.gab.ai/consumerskenya Facebook: www.facebook.com/consumerskenya Subscribe to our SMS alerts: Send 'Cofek On' to 40408 from your phone. Each SMS costs Sh5 Join our membership: http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/news-and-media/1139-become-a-cofek-member-t oday-enjoy-low-subscription-rates _______________________________________________ CofekDigest mailing list CofekDigest(a)lists.cofek.co.ke http://mail.cofek.co.ke/mailman/listinfo/cofekdigest_cofek.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at %(user_optionsurl)s

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Twitter’s new policy will prohibit speech that treats others as subhuman
by WANGARI KABIRU 28 Sep '18

28 Sep '18

Twitter Proposes Banning Dehumanizing Content | | | | | | | | | | | Twitter Proposes Banning Dehumanizing Content Yoree Koh Twitter plans to expand its rules to no longer allow content that treats others as subhuman in its latest attemp... | | | - BUSINESS Twitter Proposes Banning Dehumanizing Content "Twitter Inc. is planning to expand its rules to no longer allow content that treats others as subhuman in its latest attempt to replace toxic speech on the platform with healthier discourse. The new policy will home in on “dehumanizing” speech because “language that makes someone less than human can have repercussions off the service, including normalizing serious violence,” Twitter executives wrote in a blog post on Tuesday. The new rule would ban content that “dehumanizes others based on their membership in an identifiable..." If this was the position of one of the Government Agencies, the hue and cry on freedom of speech, freedom of expression etc would've been drowning. However from a corporation, it becomes 'acceptable'. Be blessed.Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth".

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How many companies would pay a ransom rather than invest in security?
by WANGARI KABIRU 27 Sep '18

27 Sep '18

https://www.nttsecurity.com/docs/librariesprovider3/default-document-librar… With African governments going digital from birth of the citizen to access to basic services, ...How many governments would invest in security rather than pay a ransom? Be blessed.Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth".

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DATA PROTECTION BILLS
by James Muendo 26 Sep '18

26 Sep '18

Hi, Here is an interesting perspective from a seasoned Lawyer on this: https://twitter.com/Olez/status/1044452326117974022 Seems like there some serious glaring holes from the bill. Regards, -- James Muendo Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Logic Craft Ltd, Suite 39, 2nd Floor, Visions Plaza, Mombasa Road P.O Box 28016 – 00200, Nairobi,KE M:| +254.725.567.508 S: | tim.rick Gtalk:| james.muendo T: | @Mmuendo <https://twitter.com/Mmuendo> W:|http://about.me/muendo Too Brief? Here's Why <http://emailcharter.org/>

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What should happen to personal data when someone dies?
by Grace Bomu 26 Sep '18

26 Sep '18

Listers, As we continue to discuss the data protection bill, an issue that has come up and is not captured in the proposed laws is the issue of legacy. For example, a viral clipping in social media has a newspaper report stating that a woman who was recently murdered was HIV positive. Normally, HIV status is sensitive personal information that would not be disclosed. Which begs the question, what should happen to personal data on the death of a person? Should we treat data as property that is transferred during succession or should anyone with a legitimate interest be able to access it? Should data processors/controllers have to delete such data? Is this something that should be addressed in the proposed law or should we wait for judicial interpretation? -- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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Press Release
by Terry Asena 25 Sep '18

25 Sep '18

Dear Members Please find attached response from KeNIC's Board of Directors regarding allegations by DRAKE. Thank you.

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Connected Kenya Summit 2018
by Lilian Kimeto 25 Sep '18

25 Sep '18

Dear Listers, This is to invite us all for the Connected Kenya Summit 2018,being organized by The ICT Authority at the Bomas of Kenya on 22-24th October 2018. Please visit www.connected.go.ke for registration and other details. Also,please feel free to get in touch if you need any clarification. See you @ Connected! Lilian Kimeto, MPRSK Manager,Communication ICT Authority Teleposta Towers 12th Floor,Kenyatta Avenue Po Box 27150-00100Nairobi ,Kenya Tel + 254 20 2089061 www.icta.go.ke www.connectd.go.ke communications(a)ict.go.ke info(a)ict.go.ke t: ICTAuthorityKE <https://twitter.com/ICTAuthorityKE> f: ICT Authority

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