[kictanet] Event: The role of tech companies in the protection of Human Rights

[Wamathai (HapaKenya)]

Thank you. I will send the recording of the event.


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On Fri, 24 Sept 2021 at 16:02, Moses Karanja via KICTANet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> Thank you for organizing such a timely conversation.
>
> It will be 3am in Toronto and I do not have a basement or attic to use at
> such an ungodly hour :)
>
> I hope next time I can make it, and wishing you all the best.
>
>
> --- Moses Karanja
> On 2021-09-24 8:56 a.m., Wamathai (HapaKenya) via KICTANet wrote:
>
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) would like to invite you to an
> event under the theme *"The role of tech companies in the protection of
> Human Rights”* to be held virtually on Friday 30th, 2021, 10am-1pm.
>
> Technology companies and especially tech startups have the potential to
> play significant positive contributions to the promotion and protection of
> human rights. In Kenya, the issue of data protection and data privacy is a
> matter of concern for many despite having the existence of the Data
> Protection Act.
>
> How do we ensure that the organisations trusted with the personal data use
> the best data protection practices? We will also learn more on what the
> Data Commissioner office has been doing to operationalize the Data
> Protection law in Kenya.
>
> You are welcome to join us and your participation will also be highly
> appreciated.
>
> Attached, please find the tentative program, and below are some of the
> speakers at the event.
>
> 1. Marie-Anne (Kui) Kinyanjui- Head of Regulatory and Public Policy at
> Safaricom PLC
> 2. Linda Bonyo  - The Founder of Lawyers Hub
> 3. Richard Wingfield  - Head of Legal- Global Partners Digital
>
> 4.  Ephraim Percy Kenyanito - Senior Programme Officer -Article 19
> International
>
>
>
> *Details:*
>
>
>
> *When:* Friday 30th September 2021
>
> *What: *The role of tech companies in the protection of Human Rights
>
> *Where:* Online
>
> *Time:* 10.00 am -1:00pm
>
>
>
> Kindly confirm your availability & do let us know if you have any
> questions. Register in advance for this event:
>
> https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodOCvqT8pGNR6CAzvPXnyVzenCOmlO1oy
>
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