Safaricom faces fresh scrutiny as MP Irene Mayaka raises SIM card privacy concerns

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Nominated MP Irene Mayaka has raised concerns over the protection of personal data during the disconnection and reassignment of SIM cards, with Safaricom expected to appear before Parliament’s Committee on Petitions. Mayaka said the committee needs clarification from the telecommunications company on how it handles customer information when SIM cards are disconnected and later reassigned […]

Reporting originally appeared via People Daily. Read the full source for additional context.