David Luyt

About David Luyt

David practices law because he enjoys simplifying complex ideas into practical insights. He is a POPI professional, electronic signature expert, and online business aficionado. He facilitates interactive workshops, writes succinct opinions, and drafts beautiful documents. Read more ...

AI voice cloning scams

Artificial intelligence (AI) brings convenience to our lives, but imagine your voice being stolen and used as a weapon by criminals. AI voice cloning scams use your voice, or that of someone you trust, to deceive you into transferring money [...]

By |2025-03-18T13:54:08+02:00March 17th, 2025|Categories: AI Governance, Cybersecurity Law|Tags: , , , |

Data protection in Bulgaria

Data protection is a critical element of Bulgaria's fast-evolving digital economy. As businesses explore innovative technologies, foreign investment grows, and data-driven services expand, compliance with the GDPR and the Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) is essential for safeguarding consumer [...]

By |2025-02-25T15:26:37+02:00February 25th, 2025|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , |

Beyond consent: Better grounds for processing personal data

Today, processing personal data is not just a technical matter but a legal requirement governed by strict rules. Relevant data protection laws generally state that every data processing activity must have a legal basis. Although many believe that consent is [...]

By |2025-02-20T12:20:17+02:00February 20th, 2025|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , |

EU generative AI compliance: Lessons for the rest of the world

Let's talk EU generative AI compliance. Using generative AI is like releasing a genie from its bottle — its powerful capabilities create limitless possibilities and raise significant challenges. Generative AI can produce human-like text, lifelike images, and more. However, its [...]

By |2025-04-10T10:46:16+02:00November 19th, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , |

Reviewing and updating IT policies

Think of IT policies as scaffolding around a growing building: they create structure, offer protection, and adapt as the organisation expands. However, this scaffolding must be adjusted regularly as technology advances and regulations shift. Organisations must treat IT policies as [...]

By |2024-11-08T15:21:16+02:00November 7th, 2024|Categories: Governance|Tags: , |

AI legal practice in developing jurisdictions

AI is speeding up change in many industries, and legal practice is no different. AI can be a powerful tool for lawyers to cut routine tasks and focus more on strategic work. But in developing jurisdictions, where infrastructure and laws [...]

By |2024-10-23T10:08:17+02:00October 23rd, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , |

Data processing agreement compliance

In today's digital world, data processing agreements (DPAs) are the solid framework holding up relationships between businesses and third-party providers handling personal data on their behalf. As data protection laws like the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and South [...]

By |2024-10-16T12:06:25+02:00October 16th, 2024|Categories: IT Law, POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , |

Radical Candor in data protection policies

Think of your organisation's data protection policy as a secure vault. Its strength comes from solid walls and the trust and responsibility shared among those who hold the keys. In today's data-driven world, safeguarding personal information isn't just about following [...]

By |2024-10-14T13:23:15+02:00October 14th, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , |