Fwd: [Internet Policy] New Resolution on the right to privacy
Listers, We need to ensure we have a data protection act in the next August house. enjoy the read Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Richard Hill <rhill@hill-a.ch> Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2017 13:38:34 +0200 Subject: [Internet Policy] New Resolution on the right to privacy To: "Internetpolicy@Elists. Isoc. Org" <internetpolicy@elists.isoc.org> At its 34th session, 27 February-24 March 2017, the Human Rights Council adopted a new resolution on the Right to privacy in the digital age, see: http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/HRC/34/L.7/Rev.1 The resolution was adopted without a vote at the 56th meeting, 23 March 2017. Among other elements, this Resolution: * Recalls that any interference with the right to privacy should be consistent with the principles of legality, necessity and proportionality * Calls for data protection legislation, in particular to prevent the sale of personal data of personal data without the individual's free, explicit and informed consent * Calls on states not to interfere with the use of encryption. I reproduce below the relevant text from the Resolution. Best, Richard ====================== 2. Recalls that States should ensure that any interference with the right to privacy is consistent with the principles of legality, necessity and proportionality; 5. Calls upon all States: (f) To develop or maintain and implement adequate legislation, with effective sanctions and remedies, that protects individuals against violations and abuses of the right to privacy, namely through the unlawful or arbitrary collection, processing, retention or use of personal data by individuals, governments, business enterprises and private organizations; (i) To refrain from requiring business enterprises to take steps that interfere with the right to privacy in an arbitrary or unlawful way; (k) To develop or maintain legislation, preventive measures and remedies addressing harm from the sale or multiple resale or other corporate sharing of personal data without the individual's free, explicit and informed consent; 9. Encourages business enterprises to work towards enabling technical solutions to secure and protect the confidentiality of digital communications, which may include measures for encryption and anonymity, and calls upon States not to interfere with the use of such technical solutions, with any restrictions thereon complying with States' obligations under international human rights law; -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A
Very critical. We should join hands to push for it.The LSK will play its role. On 3 Apr 2017 19:23, "Barrack Otieno via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Listers,
We need to ensure we have a data protection act in the next August house.
enjoy the read
Regards
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Richard Hill <rhill@hill-a.ch> Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2017 13:38:34 +0200 Subject: [Internet Policy] New Resolution on the right to privacy To: "Internetpolicy@Elists. Isoc. Org" <internetpolicy@elists.isoc.org>
At its 34th session, 27 February-24 March 2017, the Human Rights Council adopted a new resolution on the Right to privacy in the digital age, see:
http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/HRC/34/L.7/Rev.1
The resolution was adopted without a vote at the 56th meeting, 23 March 2017.
Among other elements, this Resolution:
* Recalls that any interference with the right to privacy should be consistent with the principles of legality, necessity and proportionality
* Calls for data protection legislation, in particular to prevent the sale of personal data of personal data without the individual's free, explicit and informed consent
* Calls on states not to interfere with the use of encryption.
I reproduce below the relevant text from the Resolution.
Best,
Richard
======================
2. Recalls that States should ensure that any interference with the right to privacy is consistent with the principles of legality, necessity and proportionality;
5. Calls upon all States:
(f) To develop or maintain and implement adequate legislation, with effective sanctions and remedies, that protects individuals against violations and abuses of the right to privacy, namely through the unlawful or arbitrary collection, processing, retention or use of personal data by individuals, governments, business enterprises and private organizations;
(i) To refrain from requiring business enterprises to take steps that interfere with the right to privacy in an arbitrary or unlawful way;
(k) To develop or maintain legislation, preventive measures and remedies addressing harm from the sale or multiple resale or other corporate sharing of personal data without the individual's free, explicit and informed consent;
9. Encourages business enterprises to work towards enabling technical solutions to secure and protect the confidentiality of digital communications, which may include measures for encryption and anonymity, and calls upon States not to interfere with the use of such technical solutions, with any restrictions thereon complying with States' obligations under international human rights law;
-- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A
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Thanks Florence, KICTAnet and like minded organizations should join hands and give the data protection act the ultimate push. Best Regards On 4/3/17, florence mwangangi <fmwangangi1@gmail.com> wrote:
Very critical. We should join hands to push for it.The LSK will play its role.
On 3 Apr 2017 19:23, "Barrack Otieno via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Listers,
We need to ensure we have a data protection act in the next August house.
enjoy the read
Regards
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Richard Hill <rhill@hill-a.ch> Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2017 13:38:34 +0200 Subject: [Internet Policy] New Resolution on the right to privacy To: "Internetpolicy@Elists. Isoc. Org" <internetpolicy@elists.isoc.org>
At its 34th session, 27 February-24 March 2017, the Human Rights Council adopted a new resolution on the Right to privacy in the digital age, see:
http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/HRC/34/L.7/Rev.1
The resolution was adopted without a vote at the 56th meeting, 23 March 2017.
Among other elements, this Resolution:
* Recalls that any interference with the right to privacy should be consistent with the principles of legality, necessity and proportionality
* Calls for data protection legislation, in particular to prevent the sale of personal data of personal data without the individual's free, explicit and informed consent
* Calls on states not to interfere with the use of encryption.
I reproduce below the relevant text from the Resolution.
Best,
Richard
======================
2. Recalls that States should ensure that any interference with the right to privacy is consistent with the principles of legality, necessity and proportionality;
5. Calls upon all States:
(f) To develop or maintain and implement adequate legislation, with effective sanctions and remedies, that protects individuals against violations and abuses of the right to privacy, namely through the unlawful or arbitrary collection, processing, retention or use of personal data by individuals, governments, business enterprises and private organizations;
(i) To refrain from requiring business enterprises to take steps that interfere with the right to privacy in an arbitrary or unlawful way;
(k) To develop or maintain legislation, preventive measures and remedies addressing harm from the sale or multiple resale or other corporate sharing of personal data without the individual's free, explicit and informed consent;
9. Encourages business enterprises to work towards enabling technical solutions to secure and protect the confidentiality of digital communications, which may include measures for encryption and anonymity, and calls upon States not to interfere with the use of such technical solutions, with any restrictions thereon complying with States' obligations under international human rights law;
-- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A
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-- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A
True. It is important not to be reactionary. Waiting for a Bill to be developed and hoping for public participation won't cut it. Should be an expert driven draft, then capacity build the relevant agencies to understand the issues at hand and how to navigate around those using the law. On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 10:52 PM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Thanks Florence,
KICTAnet and like minded organizations should join hands and give the data protection act the ultimate push.
Best Regards
Very critical. We should join hands to push for it.The LSK will play its role.
On 3 Apr 2017 19:23, "Barrack Otieno via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Listers,
We need to ensure we have a data protection act in the next August house.
enjoy the read
Regards
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Richard Hill <rhill@hill-a.ch> Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2017 13:38:34 +0200 Subject: [Internet Policy] New Resolution on the right to privacy To: "Internetpolicy@Elists. Isoc. Org" <internetpolicy@elists.isoc.org>
At its 34th session, 27 February-24 March 2017, the Human Rights Council adopted a new resolution on the Right to privacy in the digital age, see:
http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/HRC/34/L.7/Rev.1
The resolution was adopted without a vote at the 56th meeting, 23 March 2017.
Among other elements, this Resolution:
* Recalls that any interference with the right to privacy should be consistent with the principles of legality, necessity and
On 4/3/17, florence mwangangi <fmwangangi1@gmail.com> wrote: proportionality
* Calls for data protection legislation, in particular to prevent the sale of personal data of personal data without the individual's free,
explicit
and informed consent
* Calls on states not to interfere with the use of encryption.
I reproduce below the relevant text from the Resolution.
Best,
Richard
======================
2. Recalls that States should ensure that any interference with the right to privacy is consistent with the principles of legality, necessity and proportionality;
5. Calls upon all States:
(f) To develop or maintain and implement adequate legislation, with effective sanctions and remedies, that protects individuals against violations and abuses of the right to privacy, namely through the unlawful or arbitrary collection, processing, retention or use of personal data by individuals, governments, business enterprises and private organizations;
(i) To refrain from requiring business enterprises to take steps that interfere with the right to privacy in an arbitrary or unlawful way;
(k) To develop or maintain legislation, preventive measures and remedies addressing harm from the sale or multiple resale or other corporate sharing of personal data without the individual's free, explicit and informed consent;
9. Encourages business enterprises to work towards enabling technical solutions to secure and protect the confidentiality of digital communications, which may include measures for encryption and anonymity, and calls upon States not to interfere with the use of such technical solutions, with any restrictions thereon complying with States' obligations under international human rights law;
-- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A
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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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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.
-- *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*.
Exactly, it requires the same enthusiam we had with the ICT Practitioners Bill. Regards On Apr 6, 2017 9:20 AM, "kanini mutemi via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
True. It is important not to be reactionary. Waiting for a Bill to be developed and hoping for public participation won't cut it. Should be an expert driven draft, then capacity build the relevant agencies to understand the issues at hand and how to navigate around those using the law.
On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 10:52 PM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Thanks Florence,
KICTAnet and like minded organizations should join hands and give the data protection act the ultimate push.
Best Regards
Very critical. We should join hands to push for it.The LSK will play its role.
On 3 Apr 2017 19:23, "Barrack Otieno via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Listers,
We need to ensure we have a data protection act in the next August house.
enjoy the read
Regards
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Richard Hill <rhill@hill-a.ch> Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2017 13:38:34 +0200 Subject: [Internet Policy] New Resolution on the right to privacy To: "Internetpolicy@Elists. Isoc. Org" <internetpolicy@elists.isoc.org
At its 34th session, 27 February-24 March 2017, the Human Rights
Council
adopted a new resolution on the Right to privacy in the digital age, see:
http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/HRC/34/L.7/Rev.1
The resolution was adopted without a vote at the 56th meeting, 23 March 2017.
Among other elements, this Resolution:
* Recalls that any interference with the right to privacy should be consistent with the principles of legality, necessity and
On 4/3/17, florence mwangangi <fmwangangi1@gmail.com> wrote: proportionality
* Calls for data protection legislation, in particular to prevent the sale of personal data of personal data without the individual's free,
explicit
and informed consent
* Calls on states not to interfere with the use of encryption.
I reproduce below the relevant text from the Resolution.
Best,
Richard
======================
2. Recalls that States should ensure that any interference with the right to privacy is consistent with the principles of legality, necessity and proportionality;
5. Calls upon all States:
(f) To develop or maintain and implement adequate legislation, with effective sanctions and remedies, that protects individuals against violations and abuses of the right to privacy, namely through the unlawful or arbitrary collection, processing, retention or use of personal data by individuals, governments, business enterprises and private organizations;
(i) To refrain from requiring business enterprises to take steps that interfere with the right to privacy in an arbitrary or unlawful way;
(k) To develop or maintain legislation, preventive measures and remedies addressing harm from the sale or multiple resale or other corporate sharing of personal data without the individual's free, explicit and informed consent;
9. Encourages business enterprises to work towards enabling technical solutions to secure and protect the confidentiality of digital communications, which may include measures for encryption and anonymity, and calls upon States not to interfere with the use of such technical solutions, with any restrictions thereon complying with States' obligations under international human rights law;
-- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 <0721%20325277> +254733206359 <0733%20206359> Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A
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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.
-- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 <0721%20325277> +254733206359 <0733%20206359> Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A
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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.
-- *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*.
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Barrack Otieno -
florence mwangangi -
kanini mutemi