[kictanet] Talk-2-Safaricom, Day 5 of 6 (Friday): Technology & Elections

Sat Feb 11 20:54:37 EAT 2017

Dear Listers,

+1 Rosemary. 

I guess we need to extend the question to all holders of said personal data such as Telcos in general, e-Citizen, KRA/IFMIS, Banks, Insurance companies, Utility companies like Nairobi Water, KPLC, SportsPesa et al and a host of Private Sector organizations (e.g. Nakumatt et al and loyalty programs), PRSPs and all organizations that now require personal data for various online and mobile platforms etc.

This is becoming a grave concern in this Voter Registration period where we are increasingly getting unsolicited text-based messages that openly flout data privacy laws. While we all know Authorities/Institutions have a trove of our personal data which they can use in interesting ways, such open and blatant abuse should be discouraged. 

John Masiwe

ICT Practioner/Citizen 

From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+jmasiwe=bluegate.co.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 5:00 PM
To: John Masiwe <jmasiwe at bluegate.co.ke>
Cc: Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu <chemukoechk at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [kictanet] Talk-2-Safaricom, Day 5 of 6 (Friday): Technology & Elections

Dear Listers,

My query is in regards to data protection and  privacy in regards to the use of Safaricom users telephone numbers.

There have been several instances of text messages and calls from political aspirants.

How does Safaricom protect our data especially the data we give at registration and during m-pesa transactions?  How does Safaricom protect the  treasure trove of data it has in regards to Kenyans? 

Kind regards,

Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu
Advocate-FinTech and ICT Policy

On 10 Feb 2017 13:12, "Walubengo J via kictanet" <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote:

Good points Ali,  my extra worry is on Internet Shutdowns; seeing that it has become fashionable in Africa.

According to the latest CA Quarterly Statistics <http://www.ca.go.ke/index.php/statistics> , there about 31 million internet users in Kenya.  Of whom, 21million access internet through Safaricom links (67%).  With a single switch, Safcom can therefore switch off 67% of Kenyans from the Net. 

Will they or can they do it?

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Statistics

As we await their response, maybe lawyers can tell us under which conditions (law+procedure) can the internet be shutdown in Kenya.

walu.

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From: Ali Hussein <ali at hussein.me.ke <mailto:ali at hussein.me.ke> >
To: Walubengo J <jwalu at yahoo.com <mailto:jwalu at yahoo.com> >; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> > 
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 11:01 AM
Subject: Re: [kictanet] Talk-2-Safaricom, Day 5 of 6 (Friday): Technology & Elections

Walu

Thanks for keeping the conversation going.

My questions/comments are:-

1. With Safaricom's wide network could we get a mapping of where the gaps for connectivity are in relation to Polling Stations? It would be great to see which Polling Stations will have limited or no connectivity during the elections so that we can plan to mitigate that eventually now.

2. Would it be asking too much for Safaricom to liaise with USF/CA on the above to better identify the gaps?

3. A Internet Shutdown request is a real possibility after media reports quoting DG Wangusi of CA.

 http://www.iafrikan.com/2017/01/14/the-kenyan-government-will-only-shut-down-the-internet-during-elections-if-things-get-out-of-hand/

Will Safaricom as a matter of public interest commit to tell the public in case this order is something that must be enforced due to 'National Security' matters? 

Ali Hussein

Principal

Hussein & Associates

+254 0713 601113 

Twitter: @AliHKassim

Skype: abu-jomo

LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim

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On 10 Feb 2017, at 8:07 AM, Walubengo J via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote:

Morning Listers,

As we go into the general elections, Safaricom is likely to be one of the Technology providers for IEBC. What are the concerns of users/citizens on this matter?

Guideline issues:

a) What assurances are there that the results transmitted are will safe, secure and verifiable?

b) What are the chances of failure in the transmission system?

c) Should the result transmission system be mobile (GSM)-based or should we go Satellite or both?

d) Will Safcom play along in the event that Government demands an Internet shut-down before, during or after elections?

Lets have more questions, views or comments.

walu.

--Thematic areas--

1. Consumer Issues Day, 

2. Competition Issues Day, 

3. Innovators, Innovations & Suppliers Day, 

4. Infrastructure & Universal Access Day, 

5. Technology & Elections Day 

6. Emerging Issues/AoB Day

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