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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|

Conducting a business impact analysis for business continuity

In the ever-changing and unpredictable business world, having a thorough understanding of the potential impact of disruptions on your operations is essential. Further, this understanding empowers you to plan proactively for and mitigate against disruptions. One crucial tool that plays [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:53:31+02:00May 24th, 2023|Categories: Governance|Tags: , |

Esports contracts: navigating the legal playing field

As an esports organisation, having a well-written contract that benefits both parties is the number one item you need in your inventory. Your players are everything to you and your organisation. You need to ensure that your esports contracts [...]

By |2025-06-09T22:28:00+02:00May 23rd, 2023|Categories: Digital Entertainment Law|Tags: , |

Data classification matrix for leveraging generative AI

Generative AI has revolutionised how we work, enabling us to perform our jobs more efficiently. However, harnessing the power of AI requires careful consideration of the data we input into these tools. It’s crucial to avoid using sensitive data that [...]

Privacy impact assessments for generative AI

Generative AI has revolutionised content creation across various domains, from art and music to text and images. However, this innovative technology holds immense potential but raises privacy and data protection concerns. In this post, we will explore the significance of [...]

South Africa considers establishing a Cyber Commissioner

A member of Parliament in South Africa has proposed a Cyber Commissioner Bill to create a Cyber Commissioner to centralise cyber matters as a specific responsibility within the government. Adv G Breytenbach, a member of Parliament, has proposed the Constitution [...]

By |2025-03-03T12:19:26+02:00May 16th, 2023|Categories: Access to Information, Cybercrime, POPI and Data Protection|Tags: |

How to be a spectacularly horrible information officer

As an information officer, you’re responsible for managing the flow of information within your organisation. It’s your job to ensure that the right people have access to the correct information at the right time. But—plot twist—if you’re looking to be [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:23:39+02:00May 9th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: |

Cloud services agreements made easy

Cloud computing has revolutionised the way we store, access and process data. It provides users with a scalable, cost-effective and secure solution that can be tailored to their needs. However, before you jump into cloud services agreements, it’s essential [...]

By |2024-08-26T06:28:20+02:00May 7th, 2023|Categories: Contracts|Tags: , |

Generative AI for kids: Teach your little Ada Lovelace to create the future

Are you a parent who wants to introduce your kids to the world of AI? Maybe your child is a tech enthusiast, or perhaps you want to help them understand how technology works in the world around them. Whatever the [...]

Data agreements: Exploring the different types & uses

Data is the lifeblood of the digital age, powering everything from social media platforms to entire organisations. However, as the amount of data we generate, store, share and destroy grows, so does the need for effective data agreements. In this [...]

By |2024-08-26T06:27:32+02:00May 6th, 2023|Categories: Contracts, Information Law|

Gunshot detection systems: Navigating the data privacy risks

Guns are a hot topic of debate in many countries. While many people view guns as a way to protect themselves, others see them as dangerous to society. However, in recent years, gunshot detection systems have become more common as [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:14:42+02:00May 4th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|