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Beyond the privacy concerns, KICTAnet has always been about building
Communities of practice (our tagline “The Power of Communities”. For this
to happen it is good for people to know each other. The exchanges provide
invaluable opportunities for mentorship and development of capacities for
those that actively contribute.

Best Regards

On Mon, May 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM Alloys Siaya via KICTANet <
[email protected]> wrote:

> Hi Twahir, listers,
>
> One way to promote openness while safeguarding privacy is to blank out
> (with *) some middle letters/numbers of our email addresses and phone
> numbers. “Directly addressing” a lister would easily be by mentioning the
> name in the salutation of email sent to KICTANET address. Can the admins
> consider if this is implementable?
>
> Rgds,
> Alloys
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 26, 2025, at 2:56 PM, Twahir Hussein Kassim via KICTANet <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
> 
>
> Listers,
>
> 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
> <www.linkedin.com/posts/thkm_goodconduct-eaigf2025-digitalgovernance-activity-7329013219442741248-YovH?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAEd1-8B3lJ_Qoicf-oGMYUURyb8_OygqF4>
> .
>
> 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:
>
> –
>
> *Public Contributions:* Does knowing that our posts and email
> addresses are visible affect how we engage in discussions?
> –
>
> *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?
> –
>
> *Digital Trust Frameworks:* If KICTANET sets a precedent for open
> engagement, could such models be adopted in broader digital governance
> discussions?
> –
>
> *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
>