KRA maintains that the exercise aims to "ensure the integrity of the taxpayer’s register" and enhance service delivery.
Koome said privacy is not merely a legal or regulatory obligation; it is a fundamental human right enshrined in the Constitution and international human rights instruments.
Challenges such as data privacy concerns, cybersecurity threats, gender disparities in digital access, and barriers to inclusion for persons with disabilities remain prevalent.
Instead of blanket bans on social media platforms, stricter data privacy regulations that apply to all forms of data use including AI, are the way to go.
The battle for privacy in Airbnbs has taken a new twist after the company and the government took opposing stands on the presence of CCTV cameras.
Cabinet on March 13 passed a resolution requiring homes to have CCTV cameras while Airbnb banned the same two days earlier.