National Information and Communications Technology Policy
Some efforts that the Government has already taken to address security issues
include the establishment of Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT);
establishment of Cybercrime Unit under the Tanzania Police Force and
establishment of Central Equipment Identification Register (CEIR). Despite
these achievements and commitments, there are still challenges facing ICT
Security which include relative increase in ICT infrastructure vandalism and
unsafe/unsecure use of communication services which lead to cybercrime,
infringement of privacy and detriment to national culture including child
abuse online.
3.7.1.1
Policy Objective
To have secure environment that builds confidence and trust in the use of ICT
products and services
3.7.1.2
Policy Statements
The Government shall:i)
Ensure there is a framework for coordination and promotion of
ICT security; and
ii)
Put in place mechanism to encourage stakeholders to collaborate
and contribute innovative technology to ICT related security
activities.
3.7.2
Issue: ICT Safety
The use of ICT has changed the way people do their business. This has
contributed to an increased number of ICT equipment and products so that
safety issues have become of paramount importance.
In recognizing the importance of safety the Government has taken efforts
to address safety issues which include the establishment of Occupational
Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) whose main function is to conduct
work place inspection for ensuring employers meet minimum requirement
on safety issues at work places. More specific initiatives include putting in
place Electronic and Postal Communications (Electronic Communications
Equipment Standards) Regulations, 2014 and establishment of Central
Equipment Identification Register (CEIR) that may assist in addressing
safety issues of electronic communication devices. Despite these efforts
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