Privacy yes, but not at all costs

With the referendum on the Proposed Constitution having been called off because of failure by the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) to meet expectations of many, the issue has come under spotlight.

Police gender desks blamed for lack of privacy
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ALMOST all gender desks at police stations in Zanzibar are unfriendly to victims of abuse, as they do not provide room for privacy, it has been learnt. Sergeant Maua Saleh Juma, and Assistant Inspector of Police Mussa Khamis Abdallah said at a joint meeting ...

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>The government has said although the Data Protection Bill will have to await the public response for additional inputs, it will put in place a time frame so that the process is not further delayed.

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IN BRIEF: Two US senators Edward Markey (D-MA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting the agency to investigate smart TV makers amid fears and evidence that companies might be using devices to collect data and track users without their knowledge.

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The open letter comes while smart TV advancements have "ushered in a new era of innovation and interactivity," they must not come at the...