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Publishing agreements: What you need to think about

Thinking about ways to get your video game, book or music out into the world? You need a publishing agreement. What happens when you have one in front of you? We understand that the specifics of publishing agreements are often [...]

By |2025-06-09T22:38:06+02:00June 23rd, 2023|Categories: Intellectual Property Protection|

Creating DRMs through blockchain

Blockchain can be an essential tool for copyright holders. Blockchain offers copyright holders a new form of digital rights management (DRM) that was previously absent.DRMs are a form of technical protection measure that copyright holders employ to protect their copyrighted [...]

By |2025-06-09T22:31:22+02:00June 22nd, 2023|Categories: Intellectual Property Protection|

Spatial design in XR: Designing the future with the law in mind

Step into a world where reality merges seamlessly with imagination, where virtual realms come alive with stunning visuals and interactive experiences. Apple’s Vision Pro is just the beginning. Welcome to the realm of spatial design in XR (Extended Reality), where [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:56:20+02:00June 8th, 2023|Categories: IT Law, Metaverse|Tags: , |

Mobility as a Service (MaaS): Legal, commercial & technical considerations

Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is a concept that revolutionises the way people travel by integrating various transportation modes into a single, seamless service. It allows users to plan, book, and pay for their journeys using a single platform, combining [...]

By |2025-05-27T15:55:21+02:00June 8th, 2023|Categories: IT Law|Tags: |

Celebrating Child Protection Week and the Domestic Violence Amendment Act

South Africa has been celebrating Child Protection Week since 28 May. I'm a bit late to the celebrations, but I'm still happy that we're taking the protection of our children so seriously. The Domestic Violence Amendment Act is a huge [...]

How data protection can empower the LGBTIAQ+ community

Data protection is a crucial part of our lives. It ensures our personal information’s privacy, security, and fair treatment. And for marginalised communities, such as the LGBTIAQ+ community, data protection plays a pivotal role in safeguarding their rights and empowering [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:55:03+02:00June 1st, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|

Data privacy tips for data scientists

Determining how to secure data and preserve privacy can be daunting for data scientists. Working with sensitive data raises questions about what data to use and how to protect it. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and opt for using raw [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:54:41+02:00May 31st, 2023|Categories: Information Law, POPI and Data Protection|

Let’s talk about Cybercrimes

We’re creating a space for interested people and stakeholders to come and talk about cybercrimes in the South African context. This is important because fighting crime takes a coordinated effort between the prosecuting authority, the police, forensic experts, lawyers [...]

By |2023-05-31T16:58:45+02:00May 31st, 2023|Categories: Cybercrime|Tags: , , , |

My conversation with Tina Turner about data protection: a fictional tribute

The room was dimly lit when Tina Turner entered. SK sat up in anticipation, ready to talk to one of his favourite singers about one of his favourite topics, data protection. Her famous honey-blonde hair was as spiky and luxurious [...]

By |2025-02-28T16:32:26+02:00May 25th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: |

What’s so tricky about a Data Retention Policy?

Is there anything tricky about a Data Retention Policy? Does anyone get a headache thinking about what to put into the policy and what outcomes the policy will help them achieve? Is drafting a Data Retention Policy a simple matter [...]

POPIA Compliance Assessment | The regulator’s health check

What if I told you that the Information Regulator is fond of health checks? Would you envision something as scary (to many) as a tooth extraction or blood test, or would you envision what it actually is: a POPIA Compliance [...]

Game development contracts: Key considerations

As a studio, having good video game development contracts in place is crucial for your success. You need contracts that lay the foundation for working together, protect intellectual property (IP) and ensure a smooth project execution. As a development studio, [...]

By |2025-06-09T22:36:52+02:00May 24th, 2023|Categories: Contracts, Digital Entertainment Law|