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Beyond identity: An ecosystem to supply quality public services
The aim of citizen ID programmes is often limited to just identification, failing to address a wider scope that would allow governments to manage detailed data about the population and individuals.
This white paper sets out a detailed analysis of the characteristics and issues related to setting up an ecosystem to supply quality public services, and offers some strategic advice for a successful implementation.
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Principles of data protection
The first episode of the Data Protectors Podcast touches on data protection principles and how small businesses and organisations can integrate them into their operations.
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Artificial Intelligence and the Circular Economy in Africa: Key Considerations for a Just Transition
The circular economy model (CEM) has gained traction as an alternative to the current “take, waste, and dispose system” associated with the linear economy. There is also growing hype that the potential industry-wide applications of artificial intelligence (AI) for various use cases can enhance circularity in Africa.
Could the CEM and AI in Africa form the pathway to an African green-digital "twin transition"? Join the discussion with key experts on AI policy, sustainability, data governance, twin transition, and the Circular Economy, on considerations needed to enhance circularity in Africa through leveraging AI.
The webinar was an official side event at the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2022.
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Registration as a data controller or processor
The second episode of the Data Protectors Podcast touches on registration as a data controller or processor. It explains who is required to register, why it is important to register and how exactly one can register with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
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Guidebook on Data Protection and Privacy from a Gender Perspective
A tool by KICTANet to raise awareness and deepen understanding of data protection with a gender lens. This guidebook was written to provide a practical understanding of life situations where privacy issues exist as well as how Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019 may apply in real life.
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The cost of compliance
Episodes 1 and 2 of the Data Protectors Podcast presented the data protection principles and the first component of compliance, which is registration. Episode 3 builds on these themes to further explore the costs of complying with the Data Protection Act.
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Cross-border data transfers
Listen now to the Episode 4 of the Data Protectors Podcast.
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Engaging with data protection authorities
Episode 5 of the Data Protectors podcast introduces SMEs to the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) and explains how they can build a good relationship with the Office.
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The future of data protection
Episode 6 of the Data Protectors Podcast takes a radical shift from previous episodes by taking a crystal ball and trying to paint a picture of the future of data protection and data security in Kenya and the world.
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Free to Be Online? A report on girls’ and young women’s experiences of online harassment
Free To Be Online? brings together the voices and experiences of over 14,000 girls across many continents. It aims at uncovering and understanding their experiences being online: what platforms they use, what is their experience of harassment, who are the perpetrators, the impact of harassment on them.
Girls are targeted online just because they are young and female, and if they are politically outspoken, disabled, Black or identify as LGBTIQ+, it gets worse. Like street harassment it is unremitting, often psychologically damaging and can lead to actual physical harm.
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Using digital technology to end child, early and forced marriage and reduce adolescent pregnancy
This report examines the role that digital technologies and online solutions can play in preventing, reducing, and eliminating child, early, and forced marriages (CEFM). Based on an in-depth literature review and key informant interviews, it examines the ways in which Plan International Asia-Pacific Regional Hub (APAC) and other child-rights based development organisations have integrated digital technologies in their programmatic and influencing approaches towards ending CEFM in the region.
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The role of academia in data protection
Episode 7 of the Data Protectors Podcast guides listeners on easy-to-read publications and courses that they can access to build their capacity on data protection issues.
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