Carrier iq nyongesa sande

Carrier IQ is a company that provides mobile analytics and diagnostics solutions to mobile network operators and device manufacturers. Nyongesa Sande is a Kenyan entrepreneur who has been involved in various tech-related ventures.

In 2011, Carrier IQ was accused of secretly collecting and storing sensitive data from millions of mobile devices, including text messages, emails, and other personal information. This led to a public outcry and a lawsuit against the company.

Nyongesa Sande, who was then a student at the University of Nairobi, was one of the individuals who discovered the Carrier IQ data collection issue. He was part of a team that analyzed the data and found that Carrier IQ was collecting sensitive information without the knowledge or consent of mobile device users.

Sande's discovery and subsequent reporting of the issue led to a global outcry and a lawsuit against Carrier IQ. The company was eventually forced to settle the lawsuit and pay a significant amount of money to affected individuals.

Sande's discovery and reporting of the Carrier IQ issue has been recognized as a significant contribution to the field of digital rights and privacy. He has been featured in various media outlets, including the BBC, CNN, and Al Jazeera, and has spoken at conferences and events around the world on the importance of digital privacy and security.

In 2013, Sande was awarded the prestigious Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for his work on digital rights and privacy. He has also been recognized as one of the top 10 most influential people in Kenya's tech industry by the Kenyan tech publication, TechMoran.

Today, Sande is a renowned expert in digital rights and privacy, and continues to work on various projects and initiatives aimed at promoting digital security and privacy.