Welcome to KICTANet – Monthly Participation Guide & Netiquette

It’s been AGES since my last post here…

Despite the fact that I also DIDN’T read the Privacy Policy, on a personal
level I applaud this. I had shared concerns akin to this in a LinkedIn
post that I posted during KeIGF 2025
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This discussion has raised critical questions about privacy, transparency,
and digital accountability. While KICTANET operates on an *opt-in basis*,
where members knowingly participate in a public forum, concerns have been
voiced about the visibility of email addresses and personal contributions
in online spaces.

This leads us to a fundamental question: *Is the public nature of KICTANET
subtly reinforcing “good conduct” in online interactions, or are we
unknowingly (or is it consciously) heading towards a model resembling a
Digital Certificate of Good Conduct?*

A Certificate of Good Conduct in Kenya serves as a trust marker in physical
interactions, ensuring individuals meet basic accountability standards.
Online, however, accountability is shaped by different factors. KICTANET’s
commitment to transparency ensures that discussions remain authentic, but
does this *public exposure* also encourage better online behavior by
fostering accountability?

Some key reflections emerge:

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*Public Contributions:* Does knowing that our posts and email addresses
are visible affect how we engage in discussions?
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*Privacy vs. Transparency:* Should concerns about email exposure prompt
a review of how digital privacy is handled within KICTANET? Can adjustments
be made while preserving openness? Are we compliant with matters Data
Privacy Act 2019?
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*Digital Trust Frameworks:* If KICTANET sets a precedent for open
engagement, could such models be adopted in broader digital governance
discussions?
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*Voluntary Participation:* Does the opt-in nature of KICTANET ensure
fairness, or does it limit participation for those hesitant about public
exposure?

At a time when digital trust is becoming an essential component of online
interactions, these conversations are crucial. Is KICTANET organically
fostering a version of *”good conduct” online* through transparency, or
should we rethink aspects of our engagement model to safeguard privacy
while preserving accountability?

Looking forward to your insights!

Best,
Twahir