Inclusion of IT Related Issues in the Legal Structure

In most cases, Information and Communication Technology, comes in as an alternate to already existing media or technology which it replaces for efficiency.

In most cases as well the replaces media or technology is already regulated.

Every Act in the Laws of Malawi has a provision for inclusion or exclusion of issues that are regulated by it.

What seems to be missing, is the recognition of Information and Communication Technology as when used within the context the acts are regulated.

Issues of recognition of material available electronically, eg, sms, email, documents as evidence, dwells much on proofing that this evidence is not forged. Otherwise, they should be no reason why an sms or email can't be evidence.

The proofing of documents in electronic form is subject matter of cryptography. The creation of such proofable documents is subject matter of cryptography as well. The recognition of such as fit for evidence is subject of cryptography as well.

For lack of this proofing skills most lawyers shun cases to involving electronic materials and information technology. And judges as well shun these for its a similar headache.

In other countries, the courts involve experts in fields of speciality. In malawi as well, were it concerns, psychological or medical proofing the courts have from time to time involved medical doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, to have have a say on the subject matter of evidence in the case.

Matters involving information and communication technology could involve experts in the field as well.
To sell myself, I am a cryptographer. I would be glad to work on such a case that would require my expertise.

Issues of Patenting and Intellectual Property

It comes to my realisation that no company originated an idea but employees within it.

Companies may continuosly make profit from products of that idea but the employees grow old and retire. Some leave a heritage to their children some don't have anything left after.

Like pension fund, a patent can benefit an individual more than any other source of income they might expect to have as they grow old in life.

It is wrong therefore for companies to own patents of its employees but should be encouraged for companies to register patents for their employees own benefit. Like they always promise of assistance in terms of pension, gratuity and other related benefits.

Seeking Assistance

Several years have passed since my last job. It is not easy to find a job either. Several times I have considered taking a loan and start a business. But having worked without being paid put me off because people take advantage of me and easily get away with it. A loan would necessarily put me in worse and unnecessary trouble if I still work and not get paid.

Yet, I can develop some software and sell them already finished to those that need them. I managed to get a computer, a gift. This I can use to develop software. But I still have problems covering operational costs for such as internet connection and house rent so I am still stuck at zero.

I did not wish it to have come to this extent of seeking assistance but here I am. I have tried for myself, it is not easy.

There might be some or many that have benefited from my posts and contributions on Facebook and Twitter, and would like to show their appreciation, I must provide you with ways you can assist me. Some of you may just have compulsion to do so, I should as well provide you with ways.

I have my Airtel Money account activated, so you may donate through the either of the following:

nickname: MHI737
or phone: 0999477737

If you are not in Malawi therefore without access to Airtel Money Service, but you still wish to provide financial assistance, please write to my email kondwa [at] m-hi.org to get the details in which you can send the assistance.

I would appreciate you help and thank you in advance.