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

[Wamathai (HapaKenya)]

It's on Thursday. Apologies for the typo . You can register here
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodOCvqT8pGNR6CAzvPXnyVzenCOmlO1oy

On Sat, 25 Sep 2021, 16:25 Ali Hussein, <ali at hussein.me.ke> wrote:

> Dear Wamathai
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> This is a great initiative. Well done.
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> 30th September however is Thursday. Please confirm whether the event is
> Thursday or Friday?
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> Regards
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> *Ali Hussein*
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> On Fri, Sep 24, 2021 at 3:57 PM Wamathai (HapaKenya) via KICTANet <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
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>> 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
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>> *Details:*
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>>
>>
>> *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:
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>> https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodOCvqT8pGNR6CAzvPXnyVzenCOmlO1oy
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