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 ...

CISO cybersecurity liability in the US

For CISOs looking to avoid cybersecurity liability, managing cybersecurity can feel like tensely moving blocks in a tower and hoping it doesn't fall over. Each move by Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) must ensure their company's digital safety without inviting [...]

By |2024-03-27T00:29:37+02:00March 27th, 2024|Categories: Cybersecurity Law, POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , , |

Unauthorised access prevention case studies

When it comes to unauthorised access prevention, it helps to look at some case studies. Protecting personal data against unauthorised access is more crucial than ever in today's interconnected world. The GDPR stands at the forefront of this battle, aiming [...]

By |2024-03-21T18:40:52+02:00March 21st, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

How does the EU AI Act impact organisations outside the EU?

As companies tap into artificial intelligence (AI) to reach new heights, grasping the implications of the EU AI Act is crucial. How does the EU AI Act impact organisations outside the EU? The EU's Artificial Intelligence Act marks a significant [...]

By |2024-03-17T20:16:42+02:00March 17th, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , |

How does the EU AI Act impact my organisation?

Understanding the EU AI Act's impact and ensuring your business follows its rules is like learning origami. You must do each step carefully, turning something simple into something complex and beautiful. As we move past the first steps of these [...]

By |2024-03-17T19:27:35+02:00March 15th, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , , , |

Information security incident reporting trends

Understanding how to effectively report and manage cybersecurity incidents is crucial in our fast-paced digital age. Indeed, it requires precision, quick thinking, and a deep understanding of the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape, like carefully threading a needle amidst a whirlwind of [...]

By |2024-03-12T11:42:35+02:00March 12th, 2024|Categories: Cybersecurity Law, POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , , |

POPIA compliance in 2024 so far

Staying on top of privacy regulations is crucial in today's rapidly changing digital world. What's the status of Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) compliance in 2024 in South Africa so far? The landscape in South Africa resembles a kaleidoscope [...]

By |2024-03-11T12:39:09+02:00March 11th, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

ISO 27001 policies: What does the infosec standard require?

In today's digital world, robust cybersecurity is essential. Enter ISO 27001 – a stalwart standard that serves as a comprehensive blueprint for constructing an impregnable information security fortress. ISO 27001 offers a detailed plan for organisations to create a secure [...]

By |2024-03-08T13:00:39+02:00March 8th, 2024|Categories: Cybersecurity Law|Tags: |

GDPR and pay-for-privacy models

Exploring GDPR and pay-for-privacy models sheds light on the delicate balance between data privacy regulations and the innovative strategies of the digital advertising sector. The 'Pay-or-OK' model, a solution marred by contention, has become a significant point of discussion among [...]

By |2024-02-19T11:59:22+02:00February 19th, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

EU AI Act compliance: Exploring the new frontier

The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) marks a significant stride into previously uncharted territory, navigating the intricate landscape of AI regulation. This landmark piece of legislation seeks to harmonise the pace of AI innovations with ethical standards, [...]

By |2024-02-28T21:46:43+02:00February 5th, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , |

EU-US Data Privacy Framework

Navigating the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) is like mastering a new language in the world of international data transfers. This critical framework, emerging as the successor to the Safe Harbor and Privacy Shield frameworks, is pivotal in facilitating trans-Atlantic [...]

By |2024-03-01T14:46:06+02:00January 25th, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , |

EU AI Act post-agreement: Navigating the next steps

As the curtains draw on the intense negotiations over the EU AI Act, a new 'post-agreement' dawn breaks in artificial intelligence regulation. The Act, far from being a mere legislative text, represents a strategic move in the complex world of [...]

By |2024-02-28T21:56:54+02:00January 9th, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , |

AI websites and resources for compliance professionals

Understanding the ever-shifting world of AI is like navigating through a city with an ever-evolving skyline, where buildings rise and fall in the blink of an eye. Staying abreast of AI developments is vital for compliance professionals, and you don't [...]

By |2024-02-28T22:03:58+02:00December 11th, 2023|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: |