Should KRA Bypass Privacy Laws to Collect Taxes?

Kenyan lawmakers are debating the finance Bill 2024 that would exempt the
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) from the Data Protection Act. This means KRA
could access your data, like mobile money records, without a warrant.

*Why is this a problem?*

1. Privacy Violation: This bypasses your right to data privacy enshrined
in the Kenyan Constitution.
2. Unfair Assumptions: KRA might assume all mobile money transactions
are taxable income, leading to harassment of innocent citizens.
3. Slippery Slope: This sets a precedent for other government agencies
to seek similar exemptions, weakening data protection overall.

What should Lawmakers prioritize?
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