law to start listing of Kenyans’ DNA
Listers, The government is now free to collect data on Kenyans’ DNA and physical location of their homes including satellite details during registration of persons. This follows President Uhuru Kenyatta’s approval of amendments to the Registration of Persons Act that has included the two to the list of requirements needed at the national people’s registry. Adults applying for documents such as IDs will be required to provide additional information about their location, including land reference number, plot number or house number. The ministry is also seeking to introduce Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates in the registration of persons, enabling the tracking of their location via satellite. More here <http://The government is now free to collect data on Kenyans’ DNA and physical location of their homes including satellite details during registration of persons. This follows President Uhuru Kenyatta’s approval of amendments to the Registration of Persons Act that has included the two to the list of requirements needed at the national people’s registry. Adults applying for documents such as IDs will be required to provide additional information about their location, including land reference number, plot number or house number. The ministry is also seeking to introduce Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates in the registration of persons, enabling the tracking of their location via satellite.> -- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F
Full story here https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Uhuru-backs-law-change/3946234-4... Il giorno lun 21 gen 2019 alle ore 14:51 Grace Bomu <[email protected]> ha scritto:
Listers,
The government is now free to collect data on Kenyans’ DNA and physical location of their homes including satellite details during registration of persons.
This follows President Uhuru Kenyatta’s approval of amendments to the Registration of Persons Act that has included the two to the list of requirements needed at the national people’s registry.
Adults applying for documents such as IDs will be required to provide additional information about their location, including land reference number, plot number or house number.
The ministry is also seeking to introduce Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates in the registration of persons, enabling the tracking of their location via satellite.
More here
-- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F
-- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F
Dear fellow listers, Happy New Year (albeit late). Thank you Grace for sharing this information. Just a few concerns about privacy of persons and the protection and use of information. While I appreciate and understand the need for Government to address issues relating to threats to security (assuming that this is where the need for such kind of information stems from), what kind of guarantees are there that ensure this information is not traded? What kind of data protection mechanisms are in place? or have these concerns already been raised and addressed in the new legislation? Regards, Magdalene On Mon, Jan 21, 2019 at 12:16 PM Grace Bomu via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
Full story here https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Uhuru-backs-law-change/3946234-4...
Il giorno lun 21 gen 2019 alle ore 14:51 Grace Bomu <[email protected]> ha scritto:
Listers,
The government is now free to collect data on Kenyans’ DNA and physical location of their homes including satellite details during registration of persons.
This follows President Uhuru Kenyatta’s approval of amendments to the Registration of Persons Act that has included the two to the list of requirements needed at the national people’s registry.
Adults applying for documents such as IDs will be required to provide additional information about their location, including land reference number, plot number or house number.
The ministry is also seeking to introduce Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates in the registration of persons, enabling the tracking of their location via satellite.
More here
-- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F
-- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F
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This is a classical move that also was taken by USA after 911. What do we expect next? Marshal law?? Terrorism is not a justification to take away our privacy rights and collect data. What they will do with all that data, only God knows. Best Regards, Karanja Marigu, 'Purpose fuels passion' On Tue, 22 Jan 2019 at 09:10, Magdalene Kariuki via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
Dear fellow listers,
Happy New Year (albeit late).
Thank you Grace for sharing this information.
Just a few concerns about privacy of persons and the protection and use of information.
While I appreciate and understand the need for Government to address issues relating to threats to security (assuming that this is where the need for such kind of information stems from), what kind of guarantees are there that ensure this information is not traded? What kind of data protection mechanisms are in place? or have these concerns already been raised and addressed in the new legislation?
Regards,
Magdalene
On Mon, Jan 21, 2019 at 12:16 PM Grace Bomu via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
Full story here https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Uhuru-backs-law-change/3946234-4...
Il giorno lun 21 gen 2019 alle ore 14:51 Grace Bomu <[email protected]> ha scritto:
Listers,
The government is now free to collect data on Kenyans’ DNA and physical location of their homes including satellite details during registration of persons.
This follows President Uhuru Kenyatta’s approval of amendments to the Registration of Persons Act that has included the two to the list of requirements needed at the national people’s registry.
Adults applying for documents such as IDs will be required to provide additional information about their location, including land reference number, plot number or house number.
The ministry is also seeking to introduce Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates in the registration of persons, enabling the tracking of their location via satellite.
More here
-- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F
-- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F
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Dear Listers,The amendment to the Act seems to have ignored Article 31(c) of the Constitution. This being a constitutional issue, there is probably a need to subject it to constitutional interpretation on; what was the intention of the article in providing that such information should not be unnecessarily required or revealed; Whether such details being availed to persons registry clerks is defeating that intent; and whether the circumstances demand the "unnecessarily" revealed bar to be lifted. It is worthy to ponder the situation in terms of whether giving such information might not create inborn terror, Regards, Gertrude GERTRUDE MATATA HILLSIDE APARTMENTS 4TH FLOOR, Apartments 11 RAGATI ROAD,Opposite N.H.I.F NEAR CAPITOL HILL POLICE STATION P.O. Box 517-00517 Nairobi Mobile:0722-374109/0772327265 Go to; https://themediatorkenya.wordpress.com/author/themediatorkenya/ DISCLAIMERThis email and any attachments to it may be confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of GERTRUDE MATATA. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you must neither take any action based upon its contents, nor copy or show it to anyone. Please contact the sender if you believe you have received this email in error. CallSend SMSCall from mobileAdd to SkypeYou'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 2:14:05 PM GMT+3, Karanja Marigu via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote: This is a classical move that also was taken by USA after 911. What do we expect next? Marshal law?? Terrorism is not a justification to take away our privacy rights and collect data. What they will do with all that data, only God knows. Best Regards, Karanja Marigu, 'Purpose fuels passion' On Tue, 22 Jan 2019 at 09:10, Magdalene Kariuki via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote: Dear fellow listers, Happy New Year (albeit late). Thank you Grace for sharing this information. Just a few concerns about privacy of persons and the protection and use of information. While I appreciate and understand the need for Government to address issues relating to threats to security (assuming that this is where the need for such kind of information stems from), what kind of guarantees are there that ensure this information is not traded? What kind of data protection mechanisms are in place?or have these concerns already been raised and addressed in the new legislation? Regards, Magdalene On Mon, Jan 21, 2019 at 12:16 PM Grace Bomu via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote: Full story here https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Uhuru-backs-law-change/3946234-4... Il giorno lun 21 gen 2019 alle ore 14:51 Grace Bomu <[email protected]> ha scritto: Listers, The government is now free to collect data on Kenyans’ DNA and physical location of their homes including satellite details during registration of persons. This follows President Uhuru Kenyatta’s approval of amendments to the Registration of Persons Act that has included the two to the list of requirements needed at the national people’s registry. Adults applying for documents such as IDs will be required to provide additional information about their location, including land reference number, plot number or house number. The ministry is also seeking to introduce Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates in the registration of persons, enabling the tracking of their location via satellite. More here -- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F -- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/magdalene.kariuki%40gm... The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. 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This is disturbing. I am quite sure that the US government does not have the right to take DNA samples from citizens. Biometric data is not the same as DNA, rather it may include fingerprints and eyescans. This is a move towards a surveillance state. On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 6:24 AM gertrude matata via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
Dear Listers, The amendment to the Act seems to have ignored Article 31(c) of the Constitution. This being a constitutional issue, there is probably a need to subject it to constitutional interpretation on; what was the intention of the article in providing that such information should not be unnecessarily required or revealed; Whether such details being availed to persons registry clerks is defeating that intent; and whether the circumstances demand the "unnecessarily" revealed bar to be lifted. It is worthy to ponder the situation in terms of whether giving such information might not create inborn terror,
Regards,
Gertrude
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On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 2:14:05 PM GMT+3, Karanja Marigu via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote:
This is a classical move that also was taken by USA after 911. What do we expect next? Marshal law??
Terrorism is not a justification to take away our privacy rights and collect data. What they will do with all that data, only God knows.
Best Regards,
Karanja Marigu,
'Purpose fuels passion'
On Tue, 22 Jan 2019 at 09:10, Magdalene Kariuki via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
Dear fellow listers,
Happy New Year (albeit late).
Thank you Grace for sharing this information.
Just a few concerns about privacy of persons and the protection and use of information.
While I appreciate and understand the need for Government to address issues relating to threats to security (assuming that this is where the need for such kind of information stems from), what kind of guarantees are there that ensure this information is not traded? What kind of data protection mechanisms are in place? or have these concerns already been raised and addressed in the new legislation?
Regards,
Magdalene
On Mon, Jan 21, 2019 at 12:16 PM Grace Bomu via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
Full story here https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Uhuru-backs-law-change/3946234-4...
Il giorno lun 21 gen 2019 alle ore 14:51 Grace Bomu <[email protected]> ha scritto:
Listers,
The government is now free to collect data on Kenyans’ DNA and physical location of their homes including satellite details during registration of persons.
This follows President Uhuru Kenyatta’s approval of amendments to the Registration of Persons Act that has included the two to the list of requirements needed at the national people’s registry.
Adults applying for documents such as IDs will be required to provide additional information about their location, including land reference number, plot number or house number.
The ministry is also seeking to introduce Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates in the registration of persons, enabling the tracking of their location via satellite.
More here
-- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F
-- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F
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Dear listers, A highlight of media coverage of the digital DNA database issue. Ex-MP lauds move to use DNA samples in persons’ registration ...... On the face of it, the bill sought to introduce the issuance of multi-purpose identity cards and for connected purposes where a person's details including tax, travel, medical cover, education, social security and driving licences which are captured in different documents are consolidated. However, the trove of personal data for Kenyans allowed under the law, which Mr Nyamai spearheaded also, include DNA and dental profiles and GPS locations. https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Ex-MP-lauds-DNA-use-in-registration-/1056-4953... New State registry raises fears over data protection .....All Kenyans will be registered afresh through the National Integrated Identity Management System (NIMS) where they will be issued with a unique Huduma number that will be linked to their personal data. This will further be cross-referenced with data sets in other State agencies such as the Lands registry, National Social Security Fund, National Hospital Insurance Fund and the Kenya Revenue Authority, among others. The NIMS database will also contain one's DNA and biometric information, and the GPS location of all Kenyans through an amendment to the Registrations of Persons Act signed by the President early this month. While the Government says the enhanced NIMS and Huduma number will enhance public service delivery and national security, some organisations have raised concern that the opaque execution of the project is open to abuse. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001310961/new-state-registry-raises... Regards, Il giorno mar 22 gen 2019 alle ore 21:59 Warigia Bowman via kictanet < [email protected]> ha scritto:
This is disturbing. I am quite sure that the US government does not have the right to take DNA samples from citizens.
Biometric data is not the same as DNA, rather it may include fingerprints and eyescans. This is a move towards a surveillance state.
On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 6:24 AM gertrude matata via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
Dear Listers, The amendment to the Act seems to have ignored Article 31(c) of the Constitution. This being a constitutional issue, there is probably a need to subject it to constitutional interpretation on; what was the intention of the article in providing that such information should not be unnecessarily required or revealed; Whether such details being availed to persons registry clerks is defeating that intent; and whether the circumstances demand the "unnecessarily" revealed bar to be lifted. It is worthy to ponder the situation in terms of whether giving such information might not create inborn terror,
Regards,
Gertrude
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On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 2:14:05 PM GMT+3, Karanja Marigu via kictanet <[email protected]> wrote:
This is a classical move that also was taken by USA after 911. What do we expect next? Marshal law??
Terrorism is not a justification to take away our privacy rights and collect data. What they will do with all that data, only God knows.
Best Regards,
Karanja Marigu,
'Purpose fuels passion'
On Tue, 22 Jan 2019 at 09:10, Magdalene Kariuki via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
Dear fellow listers,
Happy New Year (albeit late).
Thank you Grace for sharing this information.
Just a few concerns about privacy of persons and the protection and use of information.
While I appreciate and understand the need for Government to address issues relating to threats to security (assuming that this is where the need for such kind of information stems from), what kind of guarantees are there that ensure this information is not traded? What kind of data protection mechanisms are in place? or have these concerns already been raised and addressed in the new legislation?
Regards,
Magdalene
On Mon, Jan 21, 2019 at 12:16 PM Grace Bomu via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
Full story here https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Uhuru-backs-law-change/3946234-4...
Il giorno lun 21 gen 2019 alle ore 14:51 Grace Bomu <[email protected]> ha scritto:
Listers,
The government is now free to collect data on Kenyans’ DNA and physical location of their homes including satellite details during registration of persons.
This follows President Uhuru Kenyatta’s approval of amendments to the Registration of Persons Act that has included the two to the list of requirements needed at the national people’s registry.
Adults applying for documents such as IDs will be required to provide additional information about their location, including land reference number, plot number or house number.
The ministry is also seeking to introduce Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates in the registration of persons, enabling the tracking of their location via satellite.
More here
-- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F
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Thanks GB for sharing the article. Please see more on the same. I think it is one of those that has attracted attention even from the non ICT community. See this article: <https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001311144/fear-over-uhuru-mass-dna-order> Rights groups and lawyers warn on State push for DNA <https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001311144/fear-over-uhuru-mass-dna-order> Fears of misuse of DNA profiles for criminal purposes, manipulation of paternity tests and unlawful access by insurance firms to inform decisions on medical cover are fuelling resistance to a Government plan. The Government’s plan to collect personal information of all Kenyans, including their DNA profiles and the GPS locations of their places of residence is facing opposition from various quarters concerned about possible breaches of privacy. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001311144/fear-over-uhuru-mass-dna-... 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It needs you!----Barrack Obama. ________________________________ From: kictanet <[email protected]> on behalf of Grace Bomu via kictanet <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 28, 2019 6:15 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Grace Bomu Subject: Re: [kictanet] law to start listing of Kenyans’ DNA Dear listers, A highlight of media coverage of the digital DNA database issue. Ex-MP lauds move to use DNA samples in persons’ registration ...... On the face of it, the bill sought to introduce the issuance of multi-purpose identity cards and for connected purposes where a person's details including tax, travel, medical cover, education, social security and driving licences which are captured in different documents are consolidated. However, the trove of personal data for Kenyans allowed under the law, which Mr Nyamai spearheaded also, include DNA and dental profiles and GPS locations. https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Ex-MP-lauds-DNA-use-in-registration-/1056-4953... New State registry raises fears over data protection .....All Kenyans will be registered afresh through the National Integrated Identity Management System (NIMS) where they will be issued with a unique Huduma number that will be linked to their personal data. This will further be cross-referenced with data sets in other State agencies such as the Lands registry, National Social Security Fund, National Hospital Insurance Fund and the Kenya Revenue Authority, among others. The NIMS database will also contain one's DNA and biometric information, and the GPS location of all Kenyans through an amendment to the Registrations of Persons Act signed by the President early this month. While the Government says the enhanced NIMS and Huduma number will enhance public service delivery and national security, some organisations have raised concern that the opaque execution of the project is open to abuse. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001310961/new-state-registry-raises... Regards, Il giorno mar 22 gen 2019 alle ore 21:59 Warigia Bowman via kictanet <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> ha scritto: This is disturbing. I am quite sure that the US government does not have the right to take DNA samples from citizens. Biometric data is not the same as DNA, rather it may include fingerprints and eyescans. This is a move towards a surveillance state. On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 6:24 AM gertrude matata via kictanet <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Dear Listers, The amendment to the Act seems to have ignored Article 31(c) of the Constitution. This being a constitutional issue, there is probably a need to subject it to constitutional interpretation on; what was the intention of the article in providing that such information should not be unnecessarily required or revealed; Whether such details being availed to persons registry clerks is defeating that intent; and whether the circumstances demand the "unnecessarily" revealed bar to be lifted. It is worthy to ponder the situation in terms of whether giving such information might not create inborn terror, Regards, Gertrude GERTRUDE MATATA HILLSIDE APARTMENTS 4TH FLOOR, Apartments 11 RAGATI ROAD,Opposite N.H.I.F NEAR CAPITOL HILL POLICE STATION P.O. Box 517-00517 Nairobi Mobile:0722-374109/0772327265 Go to; https://themediatorkenya.wordpress.com/author/themediatorkenya/ DISCLAIMER This email and any attachments to it may be confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of GERTRUDE MATATA. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you must neither take any action based upon its contents, nor copy or show it to anyone. Please contact the sender if you believe you have received this email in error. Call Send SMS Call from mobile Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 2:14:05 PM GMT+3, Karanja Marigu via kictanet <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: This is a classical move that also was taken by USA after 911. What do we expect next? Marshal law?? Terrorism is not a justification to take away our privacy rights and collect data. What they will do with all that data, only God knows. Best Regards, Karanja Marigu, 'Purpose fuels passion' On Tue, 22 Jan 2019 at 09:10, Magdalene Kariuki via kictanet <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Dear fellow listers, Happy New Year (albeit late). Thank you Grace for sharing this information. Just a few concerns about privacy of persons and the protection and use of information. While I appreciate and understand the need for Government to address issues relating to threats to security (assuming that this is where the need for such kind of information stems from), what kind of guarantees are there that ensure this information is not traded? What kind of data protection mechanisms are in place? or have these concerns already been raised and addressed in the new legislation? Regards, Magdalene On Mon, Jan 21, 2019 at 12:16 PM Grace Bomu via kictanet <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Full story here https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Uhuru-backs-law-change/3946234-4... Il giorno lun 21 gen 2019 alle ore 14:51 Grace Bomu <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> ha scritto: Listers, The government is now free to collect data on Kenyans’ DNA and physical location of their homes including satellite details during registration of persons. This follows President Uhuru Kenyatta’s approval of amendments to the Registration of Persons Act that has included the two to the list of requirements needed at the national people’s registry. Adults applying for documents such as IDs will be required to provide additional information about their location, including land reference number, plot number or house number. The ministry is also seeking to introduce Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates in the registration of persons, enabling the tracking of their location via satellite. 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@Magdalene, the article refers to Statute Law Misc Amendment Act (18 of 2018). It was a long Bill of about 86 pages amending over 20 laws. For the Registration of Persons, the effects are quite substantial and one would have expected an entirely new Act to better detail all the issues, including data protection and administration of digital ID. Please see below the amendments that have been made: Insert the following new definitions in proper alphabetical sequence- "Biometric" means unique identifiers or attributes including fingerprints, hand geometry, earlobe geometry, retina and iris patterns, voice waves and Deoxyribonucleic Acid in digital form; "Global Positioning System coordinates" means the unique identifier of precise geographic location on the earth,expressed in alphanumeric character being a combination of latitude and longitude; "physical form" means existing in a form that one can see and touch; and "Principal Secretary" means the Principal Secretary in the ministry responsible for matters relating to registration of persons. s.5(l)(d) Delete the and substitute therefor - county of birth; or county of residence. (I)(g) Delete paragraph (g) and substitute therefor the following new paragraph - (g) place of residence and postal address, Global Positioning Systems coordinates, Land Reference Number, Plot Number or House Number, if any; (l)(h) Insert the words "in physical form"immediately after the words "toe impressions". Insert the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (h) - (ha) biometric data. 9A. (I) There is hereby established the National Integrated Identity Management System (2) The functions of the system are - (a) to create, manage, maintain and operate a national population register as a single source of personal information of all Kenyan citizens and registered foreigners resident in Kenya; (b) to assign a unique national identification number to every person registered in the register; (c) to harmonise, incorporate and collate into the register, information from other databases in Government agencies relating to registration of persons; (d) to support the printing and distribution for collection all national identification cards, refugee cards,foreigner certificates,birth and death certificates,driving licenses,work permits, passport and foreign travel documentation, student identification cards issued under the Births and Death Registration Act, Basic Education Act, Registration of Persons Act, Refugees Act,Traffic Act and the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act and all other forms of government issued identification documentation as may be specified by gazette notice by the Cabinet Secretary; (e) to prescribe,in consultation with the various relevant issuing authorities, a format of identification document to capture the various forms of information contained in the identification documents in paragraph (d) for purposes of issuance of a single document where applicable; (f) to verify and authenticate information relating to the registration and identification of persons; (g)to collate information obtained under this Act and reproduce it as may be required, from time to time; (h)to ensure the preservation,protection and security of any information or data collected, obtained,maintained or stored in the register; (i)to correct errors in registration details, if so required by a person or on its own initiative to ensure that the information is accurate, complete, up to date and not misleading; and (j) to perform such other duties which are necessary or expedient for the discharge of functions under this Act. (3) The Principal Secretary shall be responsible for the administration, coordination and management of the system. Source: http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/AmendmentActs/2018/StatuteLawM...
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Il giorno mar 22 gen 2019 alle ore 09:10 Magdalene Kariuki < [email protected]> ha scritto:
Dear fellow listers,
Happy New Year (albeit late).
Thank you Grace for sharing this information.
Just a few concerns about privacy of persons and the protection and use of information.
While I appreciate and understand the need for Government to address issues relating to threats to security (assuming that this is where the need for such kind of information stems from), what kind of guarantees are there that ensure this information is not traded? What kind of data protection mechanisms are in place? or have these concerns already been raised and addressed in the new legislation?
Regards,
Magdalene
On Mon, Jan 21, 2019 at 12:16 PM Grace Bomu via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
Full story here https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Uhuru-backs-law-change/3946234-4...
Il giorno lun 21 gen 2019 alle ore 14:51 Grace Bomu <[email protected]> ha scritto:
Listers,
The government is now free to collect data on Kenyans’ DNA and physical location of their homes including satellite details during registration of persons.
This follows President Uhuru Kenyatta’s approval of amendments to the Registration of Persons Act that has included the two to the list of requirements needed at the national people’s registry.
Adults applying for documents such as IDs will be required to provide additional information about their location, including land reference number, plot number or house number.
The ministry is also seeking to introduce Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates in the registration of persons, enabling the tracking of their location via satellite.
More here
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The State generally has a lot of information and key would be legal safeguards against unwarranted access and misuse of such data Regards Muhalia On Mon, 21 Jan 2019 at 11:54 Grace Bomu via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
Listers,
The government is now free to collect data on Kenyans’ DNA and physical location of their homes including satellite details during registration of persons.
This follows President Uhuru Kenyatta’s approval of amendments to the Registration of Persons Act that has included the two to the list of requirements needed at the national people’s registry.
Adults applying for documents such as IDs will be required to provide additional information about their location, including land reference number, plot number or house number.
The ministry is also seeking to introduce Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates in the registration of persons, enabling the tracking of their location via satellite.
More here
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