by David Indeje | Oct 18, 2022 | Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
By John Walibengo. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) recently made a move against the mobile Digital lenders who were reported to have abused personal data. That sent the strongest signal yet, that the Kenyan Data Commissioner, the privacy...
by David Indeje | Sep 15, 2022 | 2022elections, Highlights, Privacy
By Meshack Masibo One unique thing about the 2022 elections was that it was the first election conducted after the adoption of the Data Protection Act, 2019. The Act, together with its regulations, has revolutionized how different bodies collect and process personal...
by Victor K | Sep 6, 2022 | Highlights, Human Rights, Privacy
On the 17-18 August 2022, KICTANet participated in the 13th Seminar on Privacy and Data Protection organised by Data Privacy Brazil in São Paulo, Brazil. The participants in the in-person edition included national and international experts, such as government...
by Mwendwa Kivuva | Jul 25, 2022 | Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
By Martha Moraa. Introduction. Should I ask for consent every time I process personal data? The answer to that question is a No. It is a common misconception that consent is required for all data processing activities. Organisations seem to be stuck on the...
by Mwendwa Kivuva | Jul 13, 2022 | Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
By Nancy Marangu, Communication and Public Policy Analyst Information communication technologies (ICTs) have gradually transformed the ways in which people communicate, do business, and live. Real-time information sharing propelled by the internet has dichotomized the...
by Mwendwa Kivuva | Jul 4, 2022 | Access, Access to information, Cyber Security, Cyber-bullying, Election laws, Freedom of Expression, GIZ women, Highlights, Human Rights, IGF Reports, kictanet post, Privacy
On behalf of KICTANet, Welcome to the 15th edition of Kenya IGF. About KICTANet The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multistakeholder think tank for ICT policy and regulation. The network acts as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector and is guided by four...