[kictanet] IGF Week Day 1 Discussion - Data Governance

[Kelvin Kariuki]

Dear Listers,
I trust this email finds you well, thank you Rosemary for this discussion.
My concern is on *"Data-Driven Innovation" *

I don't suppose many of us know about *IPRS *"Integrated population
registration system (IPRS) a one stop shop for all the population data.
IPRS is the single source of truth for population of all Kenyan and foreign
resident in Kenya." You can read more about them here
http://www.immigration.go.ke/integrated-population-registration-systemiprs/

Generally speaking, they are the custodian of the Government Population
Database and their main mandate is to do as their name suggests, integrate
population registers.

IPRS has a very innovative web service that allows developers/systems to
validate an ID No. or Passport No., a service that has been well utilized
by banks (when an individual creates an account) and telcos (when
registering sim cards)... The service has also been used by the famous
e-citizen platform.

To me as a developer, all these use cases of such data are amazing and the
innovations around that are endless. Recently, some countries are requiring
social media sites to verify national identification details of individuals
as they create accounts in order to stop/reduce "fake news" and "hate
speech".

I am aware that the process of collecting, storing and processing data
costs money, however, recently IPRS introduced a charge of Kshs. 5 per
search/verification which in my view is exorbitant compared to what other
web services are charges like SMS. This  has the potential to hinder
"Data-Driven Innovation". With such a high price, such a service is going
to remain a privilege to the well established companies while the rest of
the population will be blocked from it.

My guess is that IPRS did little or no public consultations in setting up
the price, then what happen's to the Identification Numbers we have right
now after the Huduma Number goes full blown? Does it mean companies will
have to do the verification again? How small to medium companies will
afford that? What are your thoughts on this whole thing?



On Mon, Jul 29, 2019 at 7:53 AM Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> Good morning listers,
>
> As we gear for this year's Kenya Internet Governance Forum
> the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) would like to welcome you to a
> series of discussions derived from this year's theme, One Kenya. One Net.
> One Vision.
>
> This years' first sub theme is Data Governance. Over the years players in
> the internet governance space have gained an appreciation of the need to be
> more vigilant in regards to the use of data are aware of their rights as
> both data providers and consumers. We would appreciate your thoughts on
> the following:-
>
> 1. What is your view on the fundamental challenge of ensuring the
> benefits of the data revolution to contribute to inclusive economic
> development while protecting the rights of people?
>
> 2. The global nature of the Internet and the transfer of digital
> information across borders brings an international dimension to discussions
> around data. The generation, collection, storage, transfer and processing
> of data (including personally identifiable data) have enabled new social,
> cultural, and economic opportunities than ever previously imagined. At the
> same time, the massive collection, transfer  and processing of data (in
> particular through the application of algorithms/AI/machine learning) by
> public as well as private entities pose challenges around privacy, freedom
> of expression and the exercise of other human rights. Today in Kenya
> there are two pieces of legislation on Data Protection in both houses of
> parliament. What are your thoughts on our interactions with data in light
> of the above mentioned dynamics?
>
> 3. Data and human rights are today intertwined, would you consider as the  best
> approaches to ensure the development of human-centric data governance
> frameworks at national, regional and international levels. How can we
> support and operationalize the exercise of human rights and the empowerment
> of individuals in their digital identity in current uses and the
> development of data-drivent technologies?
>
> 4. Kindly give consideration on  how conditions needed to facilitate
> data-driven innovation can be created, to ensure competition, and to foster
> trust in the development of services and new technologies, including
> through the use of inclusive data and the fulfillment of the UN’s 2030
> Agenda for Sustainable Development.
>
> We look forward to hearing from you.
>
>
> Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu
> Advocate
> Legal and Regulatory Specialist- Oxygene MCL
> Tel: +254 718 181644
>
>
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Best Regards,

Tr. Karis

The Lord is my Shepherd
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