Good morning listers, As we gear for this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) would like to welcome you to a series of discussions derived from this year's theme, One Kenya. One Net. One Vision. This years' first sub theme is Data Governance. Over the years players in the internet governance space have gained an appreciation of the need to be more vigilant in regards to the use of data are aware of their rights as both data providers and consumers. We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:- 1. What is your view on the fundamental challenge of ensuring the benefits of the data revolution to contribute to inclusive economic development while protecting the rights of people? 2. The global nature of the Internet and the transfer of digital information across borders brings an international dimension to discussions around data. The generation, collection, storage, transfer and processing of data (including personally identifiable data) have enabled new social, cultural, and economic opportunities than ever previously imagined. At the same time, the massive collection, transfer and processing of data (in particular through the application of algorithms/AI/machine learning) by public as well as private entities pose challenges around privacy, freedom of expression and the exercise of other human rights. Today in Kenya there are two pieces of legislation on Data Protection in both houses of parliament. What are your thoughts on our interactions with data in light of the above mentioned dynamics? 3. Data and human rights are today intertwined, would you consider as the best approaches to ensure the development of human-centric data governance frameworks at national, regional and international levels. How can we support and operationalize the exercise of human rights and the empowerment of individuals in their digital identity in current uses and the development of data-drivent technologies? 4. Kindly give consideration on how conditions needed to facilitate data-driven innovation can be created, to ensure competition, and to foster trust in the development of services and new technologies, including through the use of inclusive data and the fulfillment of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We look forward to hearing from you. Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu Advocate Legal and Regulatory Specialist- Oxygene MCL Tel: +254 718 181644
Dear Rosemary, Many thanks for kIckstarting this conversation as we discuss one Kenya, one net and one vision. My humble opinion is that we should look at ways of making the Data Governance conversation less elitist that it currently is. Lets face it, data is the new oil and grease for the Kenyan Economy and the conversation around its governance needs to be given prominence as the big four agenda. If we don't pay attention, data governance related issues might contribute to the next digital divide. This morning i shared details of a conversation i had with an Uber driver over the weekend at the fourth edition of the Kenya School of internet Governance (see Kigf.or.ke or Hashtagkesig2019 for more details). He raised weighty issues that i felt deserve attention from the Parliamentary Committee on ICT and Innovation and other arms of Government. In his opinion, they are being reaped off by multinationals using technology. To quote him, when they signed up as Uber drivers , the prices were competitive and made business sense which led them to acquire loans and purchase vehicles with a hope of making a return on their investment. However once Uber gained the numbers and started making profits, they started reducing the prices to a point that does not make business sense for the drivers unless they put in long hours which jeopardise their lives and the lives of the passengers they carry. Enter General Data Protection Regulation and they started getting passengers who only identify themselves as (Y). End results 100 vehicles lost and 40 drivers dead. When they tried to take legal action, they were advised that the passenger belongs to the driver and not Uber. He felt sad that they had to carry passengers yet they did not know any details about them because of Data Governance issues. In a restaurant yesterday, i was advised that i could only pay my bill via mpesa. After paying the waiter requested to have a looked at the mpesa code that i received after paying, a situation that enabled her to know my mpesa balance and other information that was not related to the transaction. One of my colleagues wondered why she had to read my messages and tied it to supermarkets which force you to say your number aloud after using lipa na mpesa allowing everyone on the line to know your number whether you like it or not. I am using this two scenarios to demonstrate how the data governance conversation must find a place amongst the big four agenda conversations. I will be back Best Regards On Mon, Jul 29, 2019 at 7:51 AM Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good morning listers,
As we gear for this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) would like to welcome you to a series of discussions derived from this year's theme, One Kenya. One Net. One Vision.
This years' first sub theme is Data Governance. Over the years players in the internet governance space have gained an appreciation of the need to be more vigilant in regards to the use of data are aware of their rights as both data providers and consumers. We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:-
1. What is your view on the fundamental challenge of ensuring the benefits of the data revolution to contribute to inclusive economic development while protecting the rights of people?
2. The global nature of the Internet and the transfer of digital information across borders brings an international dimension to discussions around data. The generation, collection, storage, transfer and processing of data (including personally identifiable data) have enabled new social, cultural, and economic opportunities than ever previously imagined. At the same time, the massive collection, transfer and processing of data (in particular through the application of algorithms/AI/machine learning) by public as well as private entities pose challenges around privacy, freedom of expression and the exercise of other human rights. Today in Kenya there are two pieces of legislation on Data Protection in both houses of parliament. What are your thoughts on our interactions with data in light of the above mentioned dynamics?
3. Data and human rights are today intertwined, would you consider as the best approaches to ensure the development of human-centric data governance frameworks at national, regional and international levels. How can we support and operationalize the exercise of human rights and the empowerment of individuals in their digital identity in current uses and the development of data-drivent technologies?
4. Kindly give consideration on how conditions needed to facilitate data-driven innovation can be created, to ensure competition, and to foster trust in the development of services and new technologies, including through the use of inclusive data and the fulfillment of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu Advocate Legal and Regulatory Specialist- Oxygene MCL Tel: +254 718 181644
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Dear Rosemary, As technological infrastructure makes things easy impacting our everyday lives, there is a need to also step aside and reflect on how: 1. To invest more in digital capital which relates to how we are investing in different technologies; the technological equipment, human capital competent in digital fields and with the right certifications, as well as in innovative ideas. 2. Collaboration that will guide and help us to have more creative ways of thinking and solving problems especially locally and positively impacting the masses. In this case, the financial and telco sector is doing a lot in having a centralized place for data from persons. Case study on what the CBK 3. Finally, going forward, we shall still need more engagement from various industry players on this issue. *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945| +254 (0) 734 024 856 Khusoko <https://khusoko.com/> <https://www.facebook.com/DavidIndeje/> <https://twitter.com/David_Indeje> <http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/david-indeje/17/7b9/647> Skype: david.indeje On Mon, 29 Jul 2019 at 15:18, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Rosemary,
Many thanks for kIckstarting this conversation as we discuss one Kenya, one net and one vision. My humble opinion is that we should look at ways of making the Data Governance conversation less elitist that it currently is. Lets face it, data is the new oil and grease for the Kenyan Economy and the conversation around its governance needs to be given prominence as the big four agenda. If we don't pay attention, data governance related issues might contribute to the next digital divide. This morning i shared details of a conversation i had with an Uber driver over the weekend at the fourth edition of the Kenya School of internet Governance (see Kigf.or.ke or Hashtagkesig2019 for more details). He raised weighty issues that i felt deserve attention from the Parliamentary Committee on ICT and Innovation and other arms of Government. In his opinion, they are being reaped off by multinationals using technology. To quote him, when they signed up as Uber drivers , the prices were competitive and made business sense which led them to acquire loans and purchase vehicles with a hope of making a return on their investment. However once Uber gained the numbers and started making profits, they started reducing the prices to a point that does not make business sense for the drivers unless they put in long hours which jeopardise their lives and the lives of the passengers they carry. Enter General Data Protection Regulation and they started getting passengers who only identify themselves as (Y). End results 100 vehicles lost and 40 drivers dead. When they tried to take legal action, they were advised that the passenger belongs to the driver and not Uber. He felt sad that they had to carry passengers yet they did not know any details about them because of Data Governance issues. In a restaurant yesterday, i was advised that i could only pay my bill via mpesa. After paying the waiter requested to have a looked at the mpesa code that i received after paying, a situation that enabled her to know my mpesa balance and other information that was not related to the transaction. One of my colleagues wondered why she had to read my messages and tied it to supermarkets which force you to say your number aloud after using lipa na mpesa allowing everyone on the line to know your number whether you like it or not. I am using this two scenarios to demonstrate how the data governance conversation must find a place amongst the big four agenda conversations.
I will be back
Best Regards
On Mon, Jul 29, 2019 at 7:51 AM Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good morning listers,
As we gear for this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) would like to welcome you to a series of discussions derived from this year's theme, One Kenya. One Net. One Vision.
This years' first sub theme is Data Governance. Over the years players in the internet governance space have gained an appreciation of the need to be more vigilant in regards to the use of data are aware of their rights as both data providers and consumers. We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:-
1. What is your view on the fundamental challenge of ensuring the benefits of the data revolution to contribute to inclusive economic development while protecting the rights of people?
2. The global nature of the Internet and the transfer of digital information across borders brings an international dimension to discussions around data. The generation, collection, storage, transfer and processing of data (including personally identifiable data) have enabled new social, cultural, and economic opportunities than ever previously imagined. At the same time, the massive collection, transfer and processing of data (in particular through the application of algorithms/AI/machine learning) by public as well as private entities pose challenges around privacy, freedom of expression and the exercise of other human rights. Today in Kenya there are two pieces of legislation on Data Protection in both houses of parliament. What are your thoughts on our interactions with data in light of the above mentioned dynamics?
3. Data and human rights are today intertwined, would you consider as the best approaches to ensure the development of human-centric data governance frameworks at national, regional and international levels. How can we support and operationalize the exercise of human rights and the empowerment of individuals in their digital identity in current uses and the development of data-drivent technologies?
4. Kindly give consideration on how conditions needed to facilitate data-driven innovation can be created, to ensure competition, and to foster trust in the development of services and new technologies, including through the use of inclusive data and the fulfillment of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu Advocate Legal and Regulatory Specialist- Oxygene MCL Tel: +254 718 181644
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Dear Listers, I trust this email finds you well, thank you Rosemary for this discussion. My concern is on *"Data-Driven Innovation" * I don't suppose many of us know about *IPRS *"Integrated population registration system (IPRS) a one stop shop for all the population data. IPRS is the single source of truth for population of all Kenyan and foreign resident in Kenya." You can read more about them here http://www.immigration.go.ke/integrated-population-registration-systemiprs/ Generally speaking, they are the custodian of the Government Population Database and their main mandate is to do as their name suggests, integrate population registers. IPRS has a very innovative web service that allows developers/systems to validate an ID No. or Passport No., a service that has been well utilized by banks (when an individual creates an account) and telcos (when registering sim cards)... The service has also been used by the famous e-citizen platform. To me as a developer, all these use cases of such data are amazing and the innovations around that are endless. Recently, some countries are requiring social media sites to verify national identification details of individuals as they create accounts in order to stop/reduce "fake news" and "hate speech". I am aware that the process of collecting, storing and processing data costs money, however, recently IPRS introduced a charge of Kshs. 5 per search/verification which in my view is exorbitant compared to what other web services are charges like SMS. This has the potential to hinder "Data-Driven Innovation". With such a high price, such a service is going to remain a privilege to the well established companies while the rest of the population will be blocked from it. My guess is that IPRS did little or no public consultations in setting up the price, then what happen's to the Identification Numbers we have right now after the Huduma Number goes full blown? Does it mean companies will have to do the verification again? How small to medium companies will afford that? What are your thoughts on this whole thing? On Mon, Jul 29, 2019 at 7:53 AM Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good morning listers,
As we gear for this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) would like to welcome you to a series of discussions derived from this year's theme, One Kenya. One Net. One Vision.
This years' first sub theme is Data Governance. Over the years players in the internet governance space have gained an appreciation of the need to be more vigilant in regards to the use of data are aware of their rights as both data providers and consumers. We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:-
1. What is your view on the fundamental challenge of ensuring the benefits of the data revolution to contribute to inclusive economic development while protecting the rights of people?
2. The global nature of the Internet and the transfer of digital information across borders brings an international dimension to discussions around data. The generation, collection, storage, transfer and processing of data (including personally identifiable data) have enabled new social, cultural, and economic opportunities than ever previously imagined. At the same time, the massive collection, transfer and processing of data (in particular through the application of algorithms/AI/machine learning) by public as well as private entities pose challenges around privacy, freedom of expression and the exercise of other human rights. Today in Kenya there are two pieces of legislation on Data Protection in both houses of parliament. What are your thoughts on our interactions with data in light of the above mentioned dynamics?
3. Data and human rights are today intertwined, would you consider as the best approaches to ensure the development of human-centric data governance frameworks at national, regional and international levels. How can we support and operationalize the exercise of human rights and the empowerment of individuals in their digital identity in current uses and the development of data-drivent technologies?
4. Kindly give consideration on how conditions needed to facilitate data-driven innovation can be created, to ensure competition, and to foster trust in the development of services and new technologies, including through the use of inclusive data and the fulfillment of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu Advocate Legal and Regulatory Specialist- Oxygene MCL Tel: +254 718 181644
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@ Karis, thnx for bringing up this IPRS system that allows developers and other 3rd parties to validate ID numbers/details. I am just wondering what amount of detail is shared with 3rd parties about my records and how do I stop 3rd parties from checking on my details without my consent? In other words, can anyone check on anyone's data without anyone's permission? walu. On Monday, July 29, 2019, 06:56:56 PM GMT+3, Kelvin Kariuki via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Dear Listers,I trust this email finds you well, thank you Rosemary for this discussion. My concern is on "Data-Driven Innovation" I don't suppose many of us know about IPRS "Integrated population registration system (IPRS) a one stop shop for all the population data. IPRS is the single source of truth for population of all Kenyan and foreign resident in Kenya." You can read more about them here http://www.immigration.go.ke/integrated-population-registration-systemiprs/ Generally speaking, they are the custodian of the Government Population Database and their main mandate is to do as their name suggests, integrate population registers. IPRS has a very innovative web service that allows developers/systems to validate an ID No. or Passport No., a service that has been well utilized by banks (when an individual creates an account) and telcos (when registering sim cards)... The service has also been used by the famous e-citizen platform. To me as a developer, all these use cases of such data are amazing and the innovations around that are endless. Recently, some countries are requiring social media sites to verify national identification details of individuals as they create accounts in order to stop/reduce "fake news" and "hate speech". I am aware that the process of collecting, storing and processing data costs money, however, recently IPRS introduced a charge of Kshs. 5 per search/verification which in my view is exorbitant compared to what other web services are charges like SMS. This has the potential to hinder "Data-Driven Innovation". With such a high price, such a service is going to remain a privilege to the well established companies while the rest of the population will be blocked from it. My guess is that IPRS did little or no public consultations in setting up the price, then what happen's to the Identification Numbers we have right now after the Huduma Number goes full blown? Does it mean companies will have to do the verification again? How small to medium companies will afford that? What are your thoughts on this whole thing? On Mon, Jul 29, 2019 at 7:53 AM Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Good morning listers, As we gear for this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) would like to welcome you to a series of discussions derived from this year's theme, One Kenya. One Net. One Vision. This years' first sub theme is Data Governance. Over the years players in the internet governance space have gained an appreciation of the need to be more vigilant in regards to the use of data are aware of their rights as both data providers and consumers. We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:- 1. What is your view on the fundamental challenge of ensuring the benefits of the data revolution to contribute to inclusive economic development while protecting the rights of people? 2. The global nature of the Internet and the transfer of digital information across borders brings an international dimension to discussions around data. The generation, collection, storage, transfer and processing of data (including personally identifiable data) have enabled new social, cultural, and economic opportunities than ever previously imagined. At the same time, the massive collection, transfer and processing of data (in particular through the application of algorithms/AI/machine learning) by public as well as private entities pose challenges around privacy, freedom of expression and the exercise of other human rights. Today in Kenya there are two pieces of legislation on Data Protection in both houses of parliament. What are your thoughts on our interactions with data in light of the above mentioned dynamics? 3. Data and human rights are today intertwined, would you consider as the best approaches to ensure the development of human-centric data governance frameworks at national, regional and international levels. How can we support and operationalize the exercise of human rights and the empowerment of individuals in their digital identity in current uses and the development of data-drivent technologies? 4. Kindly give consideration on how conditions needed to facilitate data-driven innovation can be created, to ensure competition, and to foster trust in the development of services and new technologies, including through the use of inclusive data and the fulfillment of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We look forward to hearing from you. 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Walu and all The IPRS is a great platform not only to enable Financial Inclusion but to access Digital Services. The thing I worry about is the governance of it and the way it is being governed. As an entrepreneur in the Fintech space, I find the process of getting the connection cumbersome, prone to abuse and unfortunately not transparent. This great system must be thrown open to public scrutiny, its API made public for developers to use within set guidelines and security protocols. I wish someone from there would make a comment on this list. Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 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 Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 11:41 AM Walubengo J via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
@ Karis,
thnx for bringing up this IPRS system that allows developers and other 3rd parties to validate ID numbers/details.
I am just wondering what amount of detail is shared with 3rd parties about my records and how do I stop 3rd parties from checking on my details without my consent?
In other words, can anyone check on anyone's data without anyone's permission?
walu.
On Monday, July 29, 2019, 06:56:56 PM GMT+3, Kelvin Kariuki via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers, I trust this email finds you well, thank you Rosemary for this discussion. My concern is on *"Data-Driven Innovation" *
I don't suppose many of us know about *IPRS *"Integrated population registration system (IPRS) a one stop shop for all the population data. IPRS is the single source of truth for population of all Kenyan and foreign resident in Kenya." You can read more about them here http://www.immigration.go.ke/integrated-population-registration-systemiprs/
Generally speaking, they are the custodian of the Government Population Database and their main mandate is to do as their name suggests, integrate population registers.
IPRS has a very innovative web service that allows developers/systems to validate an ID No. or Passport No., a service that has been well utilized by banks (when an individual creates an account) and telcos (when registering sim cards)... The service has also been used by the famous e-citizen platform.
To me as a developer, all these use cases of such data are amazing and the innovations around that are endless. Recently, some countries are requiring social media sites to verify national identification details of individuals as they create accounts in order to stop/reduce "fake news" and "hate speech".
I am aware that the process of collecting, storing and processing data costs money, however, recently IPRS introduced a charge of Kshs. 5 per search/verification which in my view is exorbitant compared to what other web services are charges like SMS. This has the potential to hinder "Data-Driven Innovation". With such a high price, such a service is going to remain a privilege to the well established companies while the rest of the population will be blocked from it.
My guess is that IPRS did little or no public consultations in setting up the price, then what happen's to the Identification Numbers we have right now after the Huduma Number goes full blown? Does it mean companies will have to do the verification again? How small to medium companies will afford that? What are your thoughts on this whole thing?
On Mon, Jul 29, 2019 at 7:53 AM Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good morning listers,
As we gear for this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) would like to welcome you to a series of discussions derived from this year's theme, One Kenya. One Net. One Vision.
This years' first sub theme is Data Governance. Over the years players in the internet governance space have gained an appreciation of the need to be more vigilant in regards to the use of data are aware of their rights as both data providers and consumers. We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:-
1. What is your view on the fundamental challenge of ensuring the benefits of the data revolution to contribute to inclusive economic development while protecting the rights of people?
2. The global nature of the Internet and the transfer of digital information across borders brings an international dimension to discussions around data. The generation, collection, storage, transfer and processing of data (including personally identifiable data) have enabled new social, cultural, and economic opportunities than ever previously imagined. At the same time, the massive collection, transfer and processing of data (in particular through the application of algorithms/AI/machine learning) by public as well as private entities pose challenges around privacy, freedom of expression and the exercise of other human rights. Today in Kenya there are two pieces of legislation on Data Protection in both houses of parliament. What are your thoughts on our interactions with data in light of the above mentioned dynamics?
3. Data and human rights are today intertwined, would you consider as the best approaches to ensure the development of human-centric data governance frameworks at national, regional and international levels. How can we support and operationalize the exercise of human rights and the empowerment of individuals in their digital identity in current uses and the development of data-drivent technologies?
4. Kindly give consideration on how conditions needed to facilitate data-driven innovation can be created, to ensure competition, and to foster trust in the development of services and new technologies, including through the use of inclusive data and the fulfillment of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu Advocate Legal and Regulatory Specialist- Oxygene MCL Tel: +254 718 181644
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Good evening, I usually enjoy the KIGF Week discussions so I’m happy to chime in. I’ll keep it brief. 1) What is your view on the fundamental challenge of ensuring the benefits of the data revolution to contribute to inclusive economic development while protecting the rights of people? Regulators shouldn’t be so quick to “regulate” because the people using data for good far outnumber those misusing data for bad. Organizations have a responsibility to not only ask for permission to use our data but also to clearly and in simple terms explain what they’ll be doing with it. Regular people need to become more aware of their rights and the dangers their various datasets may expose them to (practical use-case scenarios may help). 2) …What are your thoughts on our interactions with data in light of the above mentioned dynamics? As a company that secures, analyzes and then presents insights of our client’s data with no issues so far, I say let everyone play their part with integrity and we’ll be fine. Forums like these are great because they encompass all parties and enable discussions like these. 3) …What would you consider as the best approaches to ensure the development of human-centric data governance frameworks at national, regional and international levels? How can we support and operationalize the exercise of human rights and the empowerment of individuals in their digital identity in current uses and the development of data-driven technologies? Let this be a people-driven process which means that it starts with education, training and awareness. The traditional media have a role to play but so does the entertainment industry with special features, documentaries and even blockbuster films. 4) Kindly give consideration on how conditions needed to facilitate data-driven innovation can be created, to ensure competition, and to foster trust in the development of services and new technologies, including through the use of inclusive data and the fulfillment of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. “Fresh” Open data is the simple answer to this question. As a company, we’re lucky that we can leverage our IT infrastructure and security service offering to earn trust before being granted access to our client’s data to analyze and draw insight from. Not every entity has that luxury but the capacity to analyze fresh datasets and draw insight from them is definitely there. Solution: Anonymize sample datasets then open it up! It’s a win-win for both the organization and the analyzing entity. Regards, EC From: Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet Sent: Monday, July 29, 2019 6:52 AM To: echebukati@gmail.com Cc: Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu Subject: [kictanet] IGF Week Day 1 Discussion - Data Governance Good morning listers, As we gear for this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) would like to welcome you to a series of discussions derived from this year's theme, One Kenya. One Net. One Vision. This years' first sub theme is Data Governance. Over the years players in the internet governance space have gained an appreciation of the need to be more vigilant in regards to the use of data are aware of their rights as both data providers and consumers. We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:- 1. What is your view on the fundamental challenge of ensuring the benefits of the data revolution to contribute to inclusive economic development while protecting the rights of people? 2. The global nature of the Internet and the transfer of digital information across borders brings an international dimension to discussions around data. The generation, collection, storage, transfer and processing of data (including personally identifiable data) have enabled new social, cultural, and economic opportunities than ever previously imagined. At the same time, the massive collection, transfer and processing of data (in particular through the application of algorithms/AI/machine learning) by public as well as private entities pose challenges around privacy, freedom of expression and the exercise of other human rights. Today in Kenya there are two pieces of legislation on Data Protection in both houses of parliament. What are your thoughts on our interactions with data in light of the above mentioned dynamics? 3. Data and human rights are today intertwined, would you consider as the best approaches to ensure the development of human-centric data governance frameworks at national, regional and international levels. How can we support and operationalize the exercise of human rights and the empowerment of individuals in their digital identity in current uses and the development of data-drivent technologies? 4. Kindly give consideration on how conditions needed to facilitate data-driven innovation can be created, to ensure competition, and to foster trust in the development of services and new technologies, including through the use of inclusive data and the fulfillment of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We look forward to hearing from you. Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu Advocate Legal and Regulatory Specialist- Oxygene MCL Tel: +254 718 181644
Dear Listers, Thank you for your contributions and we look forward to further discourse during the IGF meeting on the 1st of August where we will further build on the above discussion. You are still open to make further comments on this right up to IGF meeting. Kind regards, On Mon, Jul 29, 2019 at 11:55 PM Emmanuel Chebukati <echebukati@gmail.com> wrote:
Good evening,
I usually enjoy the KIGF Week discussions so I’m happy to chime in. I’ll keep it brief.
*1) What is your view on the fundamental challenge of ensuring the benefits of the data revolution to contribute to inclusive economic development while protecting the rights of people?*
Regulators shouldn’t be so quick to “regulate” because the people using data for good far outnumber those misusing data for bad. Organizations have a responsibility to not only ask for permission to use our data but also to clearly and in simple terms explain what they’ll be doing with it. Regular people need to become more aware of their rights and the dangers their various datasets may expose them to (practical use-case scenarios may help).
*2) …What are your thoughts on our interactions with data in light of the above mentioned dynamics?*
As a company that secures, analyzes and then presents insights of our client’s data with no issues so far, I say let everyone play their part with integrity and we’ll be fine. Forums like these are great because they encompass all parties and enable discussions like these.
*3) …What would you consider as the best approaches to ensure the development of human-centric data governance frameworks at national, regional and international levels? How can we support and operationalize the exercise of human rights and the empowerment of individuals in their digital identity in current uses and the development of data-driven technologies?*
Let this be a people-driven process which means that it starts with education, training and awareness. The traditional media have a role to play but so does the entertainment industry with special features, documentaries and even blockbuster films.
*4) Kindly give consideration on how conditions needed to facilitate data-driven innovation can be created, to ensure competition, and to foster trust in the development of services and new technologies, including through the use of inclusive data and the fulfillment of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.*
“Fresh” Open data is the simple answer to this question. As a company, we’re lucky that we can leverage our IT infrastructure and security service offering to earn trust before being granted access to our client’s data to analyze and draw insight from. Not every entity has that luxury but the capacity to analyze fresh datasets and draw insight from them is definitely there. Solution: Anonymize sample datasets then open it up! It’s a win-win for both the organization and the analyzing entity.
Regards,
EC <https://ec.ke>
*From: *Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> *Sent: *Monday, July 29, 2019 6:52 AM *To: *echebukati@gmail.com *Cc: *Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu <chemukoechk@gmail.com> *Subject: *[kictanet] IGF Week Day 1 Discussion - Data Governance
Good morning listers,
As we gear for this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) would like to welcome you to a series of discussions derived from this year's theme, *One Kenya. One Net. One Vision. *
This years' first sub theme is *Data Governance*. Over the years players in the internet governance space have gained an appreciation of the need to be more vigilant in regards to the use of data are aware of their rights as both data providers and consumers. We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:-
1. What is your view on the fundamental challenge of ensuring the benefits of the data revolution to contribute to inclusive economic development while protecting the rights of people?
2. The global nature of the Internet and the transfer of digital information across borders brings an international dimension to discussions around data. The generation, collection, storage, transfer and processing of data (including personally identifiable data) have enabled new social, cultural, and economic opportunities than ever previously imagined. At the same time, the massive collection, transfer and processing of data (in particular through the application of algorithms/AI/machine learning) by public as well as private entities pose challenges around privacy, freedom of expression and the exercise of other human rights. Today in Kenya there are two pieces of legislation on Data Protection in both houses of parliament. What are your thoughts on our interactions with data in light of the above mentioned dynamics?
3. Data and human rights are today intertwined, would you consider as the best approaches to ensure the development of human-centric data governance frameworks at national, regional and international levels. How can we support and operationalize the exercise of human rights and the empowerment of individuals in their digital identity in current uses and the development of data-drivent technologies?
4. Kindly give consideration on how conditions needed to facilitate data-driven innovation can be created, to ensure competition, and to foster trust in the development of services and new technologies, including through the use of inclusive data and the fulfillment of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu
Advocate
Legal and Regulatory Specialist- Oxygene MCL
Tel: +254 718 181644
-- Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu Advocate Legal and Regulatory Specialist- Oxygene MCL Tel: +254 718 181644
Listers, I think creating an open data framework for public data and creating commercial incentives for private-sector data providers would be a welcome way foreward. E Njoroge Mwangi Technology| FINTECH | Big Data Cell +44 7539372742 Skype: Erick.mwangi On Mon, Jul 29, 2019 at 5:53 AM Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good morning listers,
As we gear for this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) would like to welcome you to a series of discussions derived from this year's theme, One Kenya. One Net. One Vision.
This years' first sub theme is Data Governance. Over the years players in the internet governance space have gained an appreciation of the need to be more vigilant in regards to the use of data are aware of their rights as both data providers and consumers. We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:-
1. What is your view on the fundamental challenge of ensuring the benefits of the data revolution to contribute to inclusive economic development while protecting the rights of people?
2. The global nature of the Internet and the transfer of digital information across borders brings an international dimension to discussions around data. The generation, collection, storage, transfer and processing of data (including personally identifiable data) have enabled new social, cultural, and economic opportunities than ever previously imagined. At the same time, the massive collection, transfer and processing of data (in particular through the application of algorithms/AI/machine learning) by public as well as private entities pose challenges around privacy, freedom of expression and the exercise of other human rights. Today in Kenya there are two pieces of legislation on Data Protection in both houses of parliament. What are your thoughts on our interactions with data in light of the above mentioned dynamics?
3. Data and human rights are today intertwined, would you consider as the best approaches to ensure the development of human-centric data governance frameworks at national, regional and international levels. How can we support and operationalize the exercise of human rights and the empowerment of individuals in their digital identity in current uses and the development of data-drivent technologies?
4. Kindly give consideration on how conditions needed to facilitate data-driven innovation can be created, to ensure competition, and to foster trust in the development of services and new technologies, including through the use of inclusive data and the fulfillment of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu Advocate Legal and Regulatory Specialist- Oxygene MCL Tel: +254 718 181644
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Eric Kenya is a pioneer in creating an Open Data Framework led by Dr. Bitange Ndemo, Paul Kukubo, and their teams. In this case, I believe it is us in the private sector that have failed to take advantage of this. Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 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 Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 2:19 PM Erick Mwangi via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Listers,
I think creating an open data framework for public data and creating commercial incentives for private-sector data providers would be a welcome way foreward.
E Njoroge Mwangi Technology| FINTECH | Big Data
Cell +44 7539372742 Skype: Erick.mwangi
On Mon, Jul 29, 2019 at 5:53 AM Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good morning listers,
As we gear for this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) would like to welcome you to a series of discussions derived from this year's theme, One Kenya. One Net. One Vision.
This years' first sub theme is Data Governance. Over the years players in the internet governance space have gained an appreciation of the need to be more vigilant in regards to the use of data are aware of their rights as both data providers and consumers. We would appreciate your thoughts on the following:-
1. What is your view on the fundamental challenge of ensuring the benefits of the data revolution to contribute to inclusive economic development while protecting the rights of people?
2. The global nature of the Internet and the transfer of digital information across borders brings an international dimension to discussions around data. The generation, collection, storage, transfer and processing of data (including personally identifiable data) have enabled new social, cultural, and economic opportunities than ever previously imagined. At the same time, the massive collection, transfer and processing of data (in particular through the application of algorithms/AI/machine learning) by public as well as private entities pose challenges around privacy, freedom of expression and the exercise of other human rights. Today in Kenya there are two pieces of legislation on Data Protection in both houses of parliament. What are your thoughts on our interactions with data in light of the above mentioned dynamics?
3. Data and human rights are today intertwined, would you consider as the best approaches to ensure the development of human-centric data governance frameworks at national, regional and international levels. How can we support and operationalize the exercise of human rights and the empowerment of individuals in their digital identity in current uses and the development of data-drivent technologies?
4. Kindly give consideration on how conditions needed to facilitate data-driven innovation can be created, to ensure competition, and to foster trust in the development of services and new technologies, including through the use of inclusive data and the fulfillment of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu Advocate Legal and Regulatory Specialist- Oxygene MCL Tel: +254 718 181644
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participants (8)
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Ali Hussein -
Barrack Otieno -
David Indeje -
Emmanuel Chebukati -
Erick Mwangi -
Kelvin Kariuki -
Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu -
Walubengo J