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 ...

Europrivacy Certification for a European Data Protection Seal

Data protection is a necessity in our digital age. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has set a new standard for privacy rights, and the Europrivacy certification has emerged as a crucial tool for organisations to demonstrate compliance. This certification [...]

By |2023-07-25T20:48:41+02:00July 25th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , |

Outsourcing data protection compliance to service providers outside the EU

Navigating data protection compliance, particularly with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), can sometimes feel like solving a complex puzzle -- but you don't have to do it alone, and you don't need to rely on resources within your country [...]

By |2023-07-11T17:54:18+02:00July 11th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Data processing agreements (DPAs) are required by law

Data protection laws require data processing agreements (or a data processing addendum or DPA) under certain circumstances and impose severe penalties where they aren’t in place. Let’s talk about how these agreements are required by law and what you can [...]

By |2024-04-23T16:19:50+02:00June 25th, 2023|Categories: IT Law, POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , |

EU AI Act transparency rules for certain AI systems

In the new era of AI legislation, the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) is a foundational law regarding transparency rules for certain AI systems. It sets forth standards for AI utilisation across the member states, and amongst [...]

By |2024-02-28T22:25:15+02:00June 23rd, 2023|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: |

EU AI Act high-risk AI system classification

The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) is arguably the first pillar of AI legislation worldwide. This Act shapes the standards for AI use across the European Union. One key feature of this legislation is classifying high-risk AI [...]

By |2024-02-28T22:27:42+02:00June 23rd, 2023|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , , |

Algorithmic management in the gig economy

Imagine a complex electrical circuit board with numerous wires connecting multiple nodes. In the context of the gig economy, picture these nodes as gig workers and the wires as the algorithmic management systems directing their jobs. This intricate network, however, [...]

By |2023-06-22T13:54:01+02:00June 22nd, 2023|Categories: AI Governance, POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , |

EU AI Act case studies

If the ability to change is the measure of intelligence, the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) seems to push that idea to the maximum. The possibilities appear boundless, from the current state of generative AI to the prospect of [...]

Pain points in data processing agreements

Data today presents a complex knot of business challenges, especially regarding pain points in Data Processing Agreements (DPAs). Legally mandated by Article 28 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and required by other data protection laws, these agreements, usually [...]

By |2023-06-20T11:04:43+02:00June 20th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Certification automation for infosec compliance

Maintaining a solid infosec compliance framework in business can sometimes feel like constantly fixing the weakest links in an unending chain. Information security (infosec) compliance is critical in maintaining business operations, enhancing internal security protocols, and creating stakeholder trust. However, [...]

By |2023-06-15T12:52:11+02:00June 15th, 2023|Categories: Cybersecurity Law|Tags: |

Meta’s record GDPR fine for data transfers

"Privacy is not an option, and it shouldn't be the price we accept for just getting on the internet." - Gary Kovacs. In the digital ocean of today, the recent fine imposed on Meta Platforms Ireland by Ireland's Data Protection [...]

By |2023-05-23T13:59:18+02:00May 23rd, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |