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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nominated, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Ms.) Shamalla Jennifer",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "David Ole Sankok",
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    "content": "We have been unable to tap into this very valuable aspect because we do not have data protection laws in place. As soon as we have this legislation in place, I foresee a mushrooming of start-ups in this area. This will benefit a generation of people who are the youth of this country. Going forward, during the Committee stage when making amendments, I think we should relook at the registration fees. It seems very high and would be punitive for the youth of this country. A lot of time I do not think registration fees and levies are about making more money for the Government, but just an administrative procedure to ensure there is some sort of order. I find registration fees in a lot of legislations and regulations sometimes quite unaffordable. I also want to welcome the position of the data protection commissioner. This is something we should think through. This commissioner cannot be subjected to a particular Ministry or Cabinet Secretary. In the amendments, I saw that he or she should be appointed by the CS, Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology. Data protection is a huge area and not just about ICT, but also national security and many other aspects. It is my considered opinion that the appointment of the data protection commissioner should include the Executive and the approval by Parliament. Going forward, I urge the Committee to look at the various clauses within the Bill. There may be certain contradictions. If I do recall, especially with regard to Clause 25(g), at one point they appreciate, accept and realise that data can be collected without the consent of the party and especially when conducting a criminal investigation. In another clause, they have said it can only be collected The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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