[kictanet] Kenya IGF 2010, Discussions :Day 6 of 8 Theme:E-Crime, Online Privacy & Data Security.

Mon Jul 12 12:11:47 EAT 2010

Dear All,

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On 12 July 2010 09:02, wesley kirinya <kiriinya2000 at yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>  b) E-voting
> 1. A human being only has 10 finger prints which cannot be replaced. I
> think the public deserves to know how secure their finger prints are in the
> e-system.
>
> 2. Is Kenya's election problem really an identity problem? Those are
> problems where I would expect fingerprints to be captured. IMHO I think it's
> a problem of non-existing people voting by ballot boxes being tampered with.
> Technology can help with electronic capturing of the cast votes. I've not
> heard much about this. If the problem is not really identity but
> non-existing ppl voting, then stealing votes is still here with us...
>
> 8~)
>
>
> --- On *Mon, 7/12/10, Judy Okite <judyokite at gmail.com>* wrote:
>
>
> From: Judy Okite <judyokite at gmail.com>
> Subject: [kictanet] Kenya IGF 2010, Discussions :Day 6 of 8 Theme:E-Crime,
> Online Privacy & Data Security.
> To: kiriinya2000 at yahoo.com
> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> Date: Monday, July 12, 2010, 1:45 AM
>
>
> Good Morning,
>
>
>   I hope that we  all,  had a restful weekend! unless you were @ the
> campaign trails :-)
>
> To the FIFA world cup2010 winners,SPAIN, CONGRATULATIONS!!
>
> To the rest, lets keep an eye on 2014…yet another chance to better our
> skills J
>
>
> As we continue with our discussions, your comments and contributions to the
> former threads are welcome, just respond to  the correct subject/title.
>
> The next two days (Monday & Tuesday) we will be discussing:
>
> a)    a)  e-crime-
>
> Definition: E-crime is where a computer or other electronic communications
> device (eg mobile phone) is used to commit an offence.
>
> Looking at this definition, the question on top of my head,  is how many
> transactions do we do through our mobile phones, in Kenya.
>
> a)    MPESA, ZAP- transfer of money
>
> To my knowledge (I stand to be corrected) MPESA /ZAP still rides under the
> umbrella of Telecommunication, banking and IT.
>
> Lately, you can pay your electricity bill, water bill etc…through this
> medium.
>
> Their usage has increased and we have branded it innovation, creativity,
> but are we being oblivious of the implications?
>
>
When these 'innovations' were developed here in Kenya, we were apprehensive.
First, it was because we were not sure whether such platforms were worthy
emulating or using because, of obvious reasons such as security among
others. Years later, the same problem still exists because of lack of mass
education and capacity development for their use from the providers and
regulator.
Their are ramifications which are likely to be great since there are scams
around alleged to be coming from the providers. This is just the tip of the
iceberg. There are those who have fallen victims to the scams and a lot of
money gotten lost.
As the platforms become advanced, so are the thugs.

> Where or who do you approach in loss of your money?
>
> KPLC or Safaricom/Zain?etc and many other services that we are paying for
> using MPESA/ZAP
>
> In normal situation, one should approach their respective provider in case
of a loss of money. If for example, I was to pay KShs. 2,000 for my
electricity using MPESA or ZAP, and typed a wrong account, KPLC will is not
the custodian of these platforms, but Safaricom and Zain respectively!

>
>
> b)    b) E-voting
>
> Definition:  is an election system that allows a voter to record his or
> her secure and secret ballot electronically.
>
> Currently we have a pilot project on e-voting that will first be tested,
> during the referendum on 4th August 2010.there are at least 1.5 million
> new voters in the 18 EVR pilot constituencies.
>
> more info:
> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000007579&cid=4&ttl=Kenya%20enters%20era%20of%20electronic%20voting
>
> In the recent days, we have experienced instances of ‘computer error’
> within the Ministry of Finance and Education, what happens when the same
> happens with the IIEC?
>
> What do we have in place as a country, to ensure that this does not happen
>
> and if it does, does IIEC have the technical know-how?
>
> and as Kenyans,  are we assured that such a case will have ‘e-evidence’ on
> how and when and where the ‘computer error’ took place?
>
>
I'm still going by what Wesley put forth. Without capacity development, the
end-users are 'bombarded' with pilot programs without involving them.
Ideally, it would work 'well' if the voters were given enough education on
how to register, follow-up and vote using electronic voter registry
(platform). Security is also another thing that requires much attention
since there is no assurance that the e-voting is secure and free from any
hitch.

>
> I hope that these two are bound to see our inboxes full as it touches on
> each and every one of us.
>
> Your thoughts, corrections, inputs, queries, reactions are welcome!
>
>
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> --
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> what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.”
> Kofi Annan
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