An analysis of the drafted legislation (circulated to the list a while back) would be useful and a debate on the same would help ensure that the draft bill – on its way to parliament as we speak – can take into consideration best practice and safeguard both public security and privacy (areas of clear tension).

Edith.

From: Patrick Karanja [mailto:wabethi@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 11:11 AM
To: Edith Adera
Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
Subject: Re: [kictanet] FW: Legalizing Phone Tapping in Kenya?

Hi,

I think the use of word tapping is misleading, They are called Lawful Interception Gateways and the design of such systems is in such a way that there are several checks and balances that enhance the 'Lawfulness' of the system. 

They have been used to in cases of suspected terrorist case and even in European countries the need for Public security is always  the overriding concern when implementing such cases.

All in all  such systems  are quite useful, so would call for proper legislation to safeguard public security and Privacy concerns in general.

regards 

Patrick