I agree with you Beryl. These disruptions have also presented an opportunity for us to fix the transport industry. On data protection, we already have the laws and regulations will be in place soon. I think NTSA should ask for proof of registration as data processors from the hailing service providers instead of trying to regulate how they manage data? On Mon, Feb 17, 2020, 11:29 Beryl Aidi via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Hi Liz Thanks for the opportunity. Sorry I am just catching up on this. I hope I'm not too late in adding a voice as I have seen some issues raised here that are of concerns to me.
1. Data protection issues
- Regulations should take into consideration specific privacy issues related to how the personal information collected is handled and used by the whole service chain including drivers. I know of a case of a driver who started calling a client ( an older white woman working for an international organization) seeking friendship. It’s a case of indiscipline on one level but also a serious breach of terms of reference.
- Why does NTSA, a government agency, want to have access to this data? This is causes problems with issues of privacy and surveillance, which is very problematic especially for individuals who may be at risk of government surveillance as human rights defenders for example.
2. Business issues
- I agree, NTSA should focus on revamping the public transport system that is currently catastrophic. The public transportation system has taken away our human dignity with matatus operating in anarchy. And so private transportation at different levels provides alternatives for those who can afford it. I don’t think policies should stifle and narrow the options, instead they should restore law and order and ultimately enhance safety.
- Which is why though disruptive as a business model, issues around workers’ rights (drivers) should be at the forefront; we operate in a global economy and the convenience of having an app that will work in a foreign country when you need it is important. So foreign companies can set up shop as long as the tax regime neither favor them at the expense of local companies nor stifle business.
Best
Beryl
On Wed, Feb 12, 2020 at 3:00 PM Liz Orembo via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Thank you all who contributed to these discussions.
Looks like yesterday people went to Nyayo to celebrate Rais Moi. So we will leave the discussion threads open for the rest of the week. Please feel free to jump in.
We will then collate all the views and submit to the NTSA before 17th.
Asanteni.
On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 2:13 AM Liz Orembo <lizorembo@gmail.com> wrote:
Good morning ladies and gentlemen,
As promised, we are going to conduct online discussions on the Digital Hailing Services Regulations in the transport Sector.The discussions will be divided into 3 parts as per the document: 1. Licensing of the digital Hailing Service Operators 2. Licensing of Digital Hailing Service Vehicle 3. Licensing of Digital Hailing Service Driver
*On Monday*, we will talk about the licensing of the Service Operators under part 1 of the regulations, and the regulations as a whole. Here are some of the questions we will seek to answer:
a. Are the regulations necessary? b. Is NTSA the right/best body to regulate Digital Hailing Transport Services? c. What are the likely impacts in the transport industry, Information Society Sector and gig economy? etc d. Should multinationals be subjected to different licensing requirements?
*On Tuesday* we will talk about the rules and responsibilities of car owners and drivers under part 2 and 3.
Looking forward to lively discussions. Bon Weekend. --
Best regards. Liz.
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