by David Indeje | Mar 26, 2024 | Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
By John Walubengo ABUJA, Nigeria: In a ruling that has sparked debate over privacy rights and data protection, the Federal High Court of Nigeria, on April 19, 2023, sided with True Software Scandinavia AB, the creators of the TrueCaller app, and the National...
by David Indeje | Jan 28, 2024 | Highlights, kictanet, Privacy
As we mark Data Privacy Day 2024 commemorated annually on 28 January, we call upon everyone to embrace the theme ‘Take Control of Your Data’. Today presents us with a unique opportunity to embark on a journey to take back our power and assert our authority over our...
by David Indeje | Jan 23, 2024 | Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
By John Walubengo This week being International Data Protection Week, it is perhaps timely to explore the big debate about whether data protection laws curtail AI developments. At face value, one gets the feeling that, indeed, that may be the case. There are several...
by David Indeje | Nov 27, 2023 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
Women and gender minorities face various risks and harms from the collection, use, and sharing of their data by different actors, such as governments, corporations, or hackers. These may include identity theft, cyberstalking, online harassment, discrimination, or...
by David Indeje | Oct 4, 2023 | Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
By John Walubengo The recent penalties slapped on three entities by the Office of the Data Protection Commission (ODPC) serve as a wake-up call to the realities of the Kenyan Data Protection Act (2019), enacted more than three years ago. Whereas this is not the first...
by David Indeje | Aug 8, 2023 | Access to information, Cyber Security, kictanet post, Privacy
By John Walubengo The Cabinet Secretary in charge of Interior Security, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, ordered the Kenyan operations of a startup organization called Worldcoin to stop last week. This came after the media reported long queues of Kenyans who were receiving 50...
