From August 14, Kenyans using public cyber cafés will face a new level of identification. The Communications Authority of Kenya is requiring licensed public internet cafés to register customers, record their names, identification numbers, the computer terminal used and session times. The businesses must issue receipts and retain the records for at least three years, with the Authority able to access the information for inspection, audit or investigation.
The stated reason is understandable. Public computers can be abused by criminals involved in online fraud, identity theft and other offences.…
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