[kictanet] CCK PUSHES LOCAL FIRMS TO HOST WEBSITES LOCALLY

[Judy M. Muli]

Ali,

that's strongly strongly put. you are passionate indeed!. (had to check
synonyms for rudimentary)

Regards,
Judy


On Wed, Nov 27, 2013 at 6:35 AM, Ali Hussein <ali at hussein.me.ke> wrote:

> Listers
>
> The Communications Commission of Kenya has proposed a licensing condition
> that may compel Internet service providers (ISPs) to bring websites hosted
> offshore back to the country in the fight against cyber crime...
>
>
> http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/CCK-pushes-firms-to-host-websites-locally-in-new-rules/-/539550/2089412/-/15ly5o1z/-/index.html
>
> I sincerely hope that the DG was somehow misquoted on this story. Whilst
> its a good idea to host sites locally this in no way stops cybercrime or
> mitigates it. Infact with the rudimentary security infrastructure most
> providers have I will be loath to host any site locally leave alone an
> Ecommerce one locally.
>
> Can government please focus on legislation and regulation instead of
> butting into my business and telling me where I should host my website??
>
> Ali Hussein
>
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>
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