[Cyber-security-tech-mw-l] Communications Act - revised - Re: Cyber Security Strategy Draft Log Frame - safety of vulnerable groups

Tue Jan 17 09:22:22 CAT 2017

Attached please find the two new legislations.

Kind regards,

Blessings Phumisa| Communications Officer
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority MACRA, MACRA House, Salmin Amour Road, Private Bag 261, Blantyre, MALAWI.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Cyber-security-tech-mw-l [mailto:cyber-security-tech-mw-l-bounces at sdnp.org.mw] On Behalf Of Dr Paulos Nyirenda
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2017 7:52 PM
To: cyber-security-tech-mw-l at sdnp.org.mw
Subject: [Cyber-security-tech-mw-l] Communications Act - revised - Re: Cyber Security Strategy Draft Log Frame - safety of vulnerable groups

On 13 Jan 2017 at 9:35, Christopher Banda wrote:

> All
>
> attached is the New Communications Act. Am yet to get the
> E-Transaction and Cyber security Act and will do the same to you all

Thanks, I look forward to seeing a copy of the E-Transactions and Cyber Security Act.

It seems some sections of your submitted copy of the Communications Act may not have been coverted to PDF properly or need editing such as parts that follow after Section 8 (4). It is my hope that the Gazetted copy will be more complete.

Regards,

Dr Paulos B Nyirenda
NIC.MW & .mw ccTLD
http://www.registrar.mw

>
> Thanks
>
> christopher
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cyber-security-tech-mw-l
> [mailto:cyber-security-tech-mw-l-bounces at sdnp.org.mw]
On Behalf Of Dr Paulos B Nyirenda
> Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2017 10:02 AM
> To: cyber-security-tech-mw-l at sdnp.org.mw
> Subject: Re: [Cyber-security-tech-mw-l] Cyber Security Strategy Draft
> Log Frame -
safety of vulnerable groups
>
>
> I recall that the issue of "safety of vulnerable groups in cyberspace,
> especially the
safety of children"  is very well covered in the Malawi Electronic Transactions and Cyber Security Act that we have been told has now been assented to and hence should be followed in developing the strategy
>
> Is the Act now available for public use?
>
> There were quite a few proposals for ammendments and  a lot of debate
> in Parliament on
sections on this topic and we need to see the exact text in the passed Act
>
> Has it been gazzetted yet?
>
> Regards,
>
> Paulos
> ======================
> Dr Paulos B Nyirenda
> NIC.MW & .mw ccTLD
> http://www.registrar.mw
>
>
> On 11 Jan 2017 at 14:08, Khumbo Kasambara wrote:
>
> > My Observations:
> > Strategic Goal - 4:     Enable the safety of vulnerable groups in cyberspace,
especially the safety of children:
> >
> > In previous deliberations it was noted that women need no special
> > attention and
preference online because of a number of factors:
> > 1.  Online content is open to both men and women; hence misuse of
> > such content is not restricted to gender 2.  Technology sees no
> > boundary, i.e. there is no such technology for women only or men
> > only, cybercrimes can be
perpetrated by either gender, for instance security officers highlighted high online misuse by women 3.  Physical stature of people does not guarantee same online presence.
For instance, a person can be bullied by a lesser person that may include women (with better knowledge and skills) online.
> >
> > In general, under that strategic goal, through all specific goals
> > and actions women
need no special attention like children.
> >
> > On the other hand, children need to be protected because:
> > Majority of online content has plenty of obscenity, sacrilege,
> > vulgar, nudity and
others that may affect children the rest of their lives.
> >
> >
> > Strategic Goal - 5:     Enhance the fight against cybercrime
> >
> > There is need to harmonize efforts in handling of digital evidence
> > by private
Investigators and those serving the public, for instance the Police. Digital forensics may be well managed as a collaborative continuous effort with players like law enforcement agencies, Private Investigators, private institutions.
> >
> > SOPs and Frameworks are required as guiding principles.
> >
> >
> > This is my little contribution.
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Cyber-security-tech-mw-l
> > [mailto:cyber-security-tech-mw-l-bounces at sdnp.org.mw] On Behalf Of
> > Christopher Banda
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 9:07 AM
> > To: cyber-security-tech-mw-l at sdnp.org.mw
> > Subject: Re: [Cyber-security-tech-mw-l] Cyber Security Strategy
> > Draft Log Frame
> >
> > All
> > this is last reminder as we are closing receiving comments today on
> > the issue and kindly  let's send so that we forward to the
> > Consultant
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Christopher
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Cyber-security-tech-mw-l
> > [mailto:cyber-security-tech-mw-l-bounces at sdnp.org.mw] On Behalf Of
> > Christopher Banda
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2017 3:27 PM
> > To: cyber-security-tech-mw-l at sdnp.org.mw
> > Subject: [Cyber-security-tech-mw-l] Cyber Security Strategy Draft
> > Log Frame
> > Importance: High
> >
> > All
> > Kindly be reminded of the comments on the attached draft log frame
> > which was drafted
during last workshop. take note that the deadline to receive  comments is 10 January
2017 and we await your comments.
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> > Christopher Banda
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