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Welcome to “Terms of Service,” the podcast that dives deep into the fine print of our digital lives. Every time we check the box on an app, website, or online service, we’re making choices—often without knowing the full story. From giving away our privacy to navigating complex security settings, we’re all part of a digital landscape that’s constantly evolving.


Join us as we unpack the themes that shape our online experiences: privacy, security, safety, and the everyday permissions we grant without a second thought. We’ll explore how AI, agency, and decentralized technologies are reshaping our digital world, often in ways that fly under the radar. And because no conversation about our digital lives would be complete without it, we’ll tackle the legal and policy implications that come with our clicks, swipes, and taps.


Whether you’re tech-savvy or just trying to keep up, “Terms of Service” invites you to join the conversation about the hidden costs of convenience in the digital age. Tune in to explore, question, and rethink the terms we often accept without a second thought, and let’s challenge the norms of our digital lives together.


Credits

Produced by Mary Camacho & Nicole Klau Ibarra. Music and sound production is by Arthur Vincent at Sonorlab.


Behind the Mic


Co-founder of Holochain, and CEO of Holo, Mary leads the development of peer-to-peer and decentralised technologies that empower users and redefine digital interactions. With over 20 years in tech and telecom, her career has been dedicated to enhancing user control, privacy, and digital autonomy.


Mary's educational background as a social scientist grounds the explorations at intersection of sociality and technology, exposing the trade-offs in privacy, security, and agency inherent in our digital choices. On “Terms of Service,” she invites listeners to rethink these everyday interactions and the broader implications of AI, distributed tech, and legal frameworks on our digital lives, advocating for a future where individuals have greater control over their data and decisions.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryfcamacho/


Nicole is a visionary entrepreneur with a diverse background, she is passionate about social system design and has helped multiple ventures, Including the IKIGAI Project, her non-profit helping people build essential 21st-century skills- many of which intersect with the topics discussed in Terms Of Service.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-klau-ibarra-b26818137/



Arthur Vincent is a seasoned Music and Audio Producer with a passion for pushing the boundaries of music technology. As a music producer and sound designer, he has crafted innovative audio experiences for global brands like Heineken, Philips, and Cupra. Alongside his creative work, Arthur is also an expert in audio technology, mastering both hardware and software tools to deliver high-quality, immersive sound.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-vincent/

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In this episode of Terms of Service, host Mary Camacho welcomes Nora Mbagathi, Executive Director of the Katiba Institute, for a deep dive into constitutional rights, technology governance, and power dynamics in Kenya and beyond. They explore how constitutions function as the \"terms of service\" of a society, shaping citizen rights and responsibilities. Nora highlights the risks posed by centralized digital identity systems, the role of transnational corporations in shaping the digital landscape, and the importance of grassroots activism in defending constitutional protections.

Key Takeaways

Topics Covered / Timestamped Sections

Guest Bio and Links

Nora Mbagathi is the Executive Director at Katiba Institute in Kenya. She is a qualified lawyer in multiple jurisdictions and has worked in human rights campaigning and strategic litigation for over ten years. Nora has participated in cases relating to digital ID, platform accountability, criminal justice, and the right to nationality in Kenya. Prior to joining Katiba Institute, Nora was a senior lawyer with the Open Society Justice Initiative, based in London.

Resources Mentioned

Further Reading / Related Episodes

Call to Action

How can we ensure technology serves citizens rather than undermining their rights? Listen to this thought-provoking conversation with Nora Mbagathi and join the discussion on tech governance, rights, and digital power structures.

🎧 Listen now: Episode Link

Credits

Host: Mary Camacho

Guest: Nora Mbagathi

Produced by Terms of Service Podcast

Sound Design: Arthur Vincent and Sonor Lab

Co-Producers: Nicole Klau Ibarra & Mary Camacho

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