Posts Tagged: RIght to data protection

Insights, analysis, and commentary on intellectual property, information technology law, and digital policy in Africa, filtered by the topic "RIght to data protection."

Unpacking the Device Management System (DMS) Judgement

Introduction Under the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) standards, each mobile device bears a unique quality mark known as the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI)...

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Kanuni za ulinzi wa data

a) faragha Kila anayekusanya au kutumia data binafsi lazima azingatie faragha/usiri wa mwenye data. b) sheria Kila anayekusanya au kutumia data binafsi anapaswa kuzingatia usheria,...

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THE CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING END-TO-END ENCRYPTION AMONG MESSAGING APPS

Encryption is a data-protecting process that converts information or a message into an unreadable form, preventing access by anyone other than the intended recipient.[2]The use...

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THE CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING END-TO-END ENCRYPTION AMONG MESSAGING APPS

By Margaret Zalo A lot of information is shared back and forth on messaging platforms on a daily basis. While governments have an incentive to monitor...

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COMMENTARY ON THE DRAFT DATA PROTECTION (CIVIL REGISTRATION) REGULATIONS 2020.

The regulations are divided into six parts covering respectively; Preliminary, Data Protection Principles, Rights of the data subject, Obligations of the civil registration entity, Security...

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LAWYERS HUB TRAINING ON DATA PROTECTION AND THE GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR)

By Jackline Akello The recently enacted Data Protection Act, 2019 has brought about the need to enlighten stakeholders about its implication on personal data. The...

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CIPIT launches checklist on privacy and security in Kenyan legislations

By Jentrix Wanyama Over the last couple of years, Kenya has experienced a significant surge in insecurity. Notably, the country has seen a rise in...

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The Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2019

By Jackline Akello The Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica) is a landmark event that convenes various stakeholders from the internet freedom, governance and...

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Third party data sharing: Analysis of the Data Protection Bill, 2019

By Grace Mutung’u This is the finale in our series on Data Protection principles espoused in the Data Protection Bill. Clause 25 of the 2019...

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