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    "id": 393232,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/393232/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kobado",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "John Owuor Onyango Kobado",
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    "content": "Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, as far as transformation of the system is concerned, implementation would be a challenge to some extent; implementation of this system may violate certain constitutional provisions like Article 31(c) and (d) of the Constitution on privacy rights. Allow me to read out that Article. It states: “Every person has the right to privacy, which includes the right not to have – (c) Information relating to their family or private affairs unnecessarily required or revealed; or, (d) The privacy of their communications infringed.” Therefore there is need for us to look at the relevant law as has been said before so as to amend it; if that is not done, the law can be used blackmail the citizens. If the Government is a rogue one, it may be able to use this law to be able to abuse the privacy of its citizens. It can be used by the Government to spy on citizens, particularly its critics and political opponents. Therefore, there is need for the relevant legislation to be looked at again, so that all data collected for the purpose of the identity card system is treated with strict confidentiality; it should not be shared or disclosed without the express written waiver or consent of the person who owns the data, unless it is required by law or by a court order. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to support this timely and important Motion."
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