Government needs to enact a stronger private data protection policy as it embraces more digital solutions that require that it collects more private information.Currently, collection, handling and sharing of public information continues to divide opi...
Government needs to enact a stronger private data protection policy as it embraces more digital solutions that require that it collects more private information.
Currently, collection, handling and sharing of public information continues to divide opinion as government taps ICT solutions in almost every sector.
To ensure public safety, the government earlier this year put up closed-circuit TV cameras all around the main roads of the city of Kigali.
According to the Rwanda Information Society Authority and the national police which are in charge of implementing this policy, the use of CCTVs will significantly boost security by establishing a robust mechanism of deterring, preventing and detecting crime.
Inspector-General of Police, Dan Munyuza, recently told the media that the instalment of cameras networks across the country is a presidential directive to ensure security of the general public.
“They not only capture motorized traffic speed, monitor violations of road traffic regulations and there are those that run number plate recognition and relay the same in real time to the command post at police headquarters,” said Mr Munyuza.
Original Source: Rwanda Today
