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 ...

Third-party risk management and data protection law compliance

How can your organisation achieve third-party risk management and data protection law compliance? Imagine third-party risk management as a city's electrical grid — efficiently channelling power when well-managed but prone to disruptive outages when not. In such a scenario, modern automation [...]

By |2023-05-17T19:39:40+02:00May 17th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Information security management in data protection laws

Information security management in data protection laws is akin to conducting a grand symphony – each instrument, or in this case, each aspect of data processing plays a critical role in creating a harmonious outcome. Striking the right chord is [...]

By |2023-05-17T02:56:38+02:00May 17th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

GDPR EU Representative for your organisation

Work out whether your organisation needs a GDPR EU representative and if yes, take steps to appoint them. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is Europe’s umbrella data protection law and it has far-reaching application. It applies to more [...]

By |2023-07-21T10:15:32+02:00May 12th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: |

Information officers in South African organisations

Information is the currency of our modern age, and guarding this currency is the quintessential role of information officers in South African organisations. The evolving landscape of data protection laws in South Africa, with the enactment of the Promotion of [...]

By |2026-03-23T13:56:41+02:00May 12th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Compliance with data protection laws for multinational corporations

Mastering compliance with data protection laws for multinational corporations is like playing an intricate chess game. Each move carries strategic importance, requiring a keen understanding of the rules, the pieces, and the board. Data protection laws, such as the GDPR [...]

By |2023-05-12T02:40:18+02:00May 12th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Outsourcing privacy and data protection compliance

Life in the digital realm is akin to navigating a vast sea. Data protection and privacy are the lighthouses guiding us safely to shore in this ocean. Let's explore the benefits of outsourcing privacy and data protection compliance work to [...]

By |2023-05-10T13:35:54+02:00May 10th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Budgeting for data protection compliance

Navigating the complex world of data protection compliance can be as challenging as planning a budget travel adventure. Like a well-planned trip, the key to success is creating a realistic budget. This article provides a roadmap for budgeting for data [...]

By |2023-05-10T13:36:37+02:00May 9th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Greek data protection law

Data protection law is like a modern-day labyrinth, a complex and ever-changing world that businesses must navigate carefully to avoid getting lost or facing the wrath of the Minotaur – in this case, hefty fines and reputational damage. As the [...]

By |2023-05-08T23:07:58+02:00May 8th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Classification of AI systems under the EU AI Act

Why should you care about classifying AI systems under the EU AI Act? If data is the new oil, then AI systems are its refineries. In the same way, pollution is a problem in the world of petrochemical automation. There [...]

By |2024-02-28T22:36:54+02:00April 27th, 2023|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: |

ICO accountability framework for data protection compliance

Data protection is like navigating uncharted territory – one wrong turn can lead to getting lost, unknown pitfalls, or other unanticipated dangers. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) accountability framework is a helpful roadmap for organisations to avoid these perils and [...]

By |2023-04-26T23:37:49+02:00April 26th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |