The Copyright Amendment Bill will have a significant impact on publishers. The bill aims to strike a balance between creators’ rights and the public's access to copyrighted works. While the bill includes some much-needed updates, it has sparked considerable debate [...]
Loot boxes are a popular mechanic in many video games. If you haven't been living under a rock for the past few years, you will have likely heard that Loot Boxes are quite problematic worldwide. These items, often purchased with [...]
The Botswana Data Protection Act, 2024 (the new Act) has officially come into effect on 14 January 2025 after the Data Protection Act of 2018 (the 2018 Act) was repealed after facing multiple delays since its transition in 2021. The [...]
The Online Safety Act introduces significant obligations for game publishers, particularly those distributing games with online or interactive features. Understanding these requirements is crucial to avoid penalties, protect players, and ensure compliance. What is the UK Online Safety Act The [...]
We have assisted many organisations over the years with their policies and policy framework. We've noticed that policy drafters are often confused about the difference between a policy, procedure, standard and guideline. They use these concepts interchangeably or include [...]
Employee cybercrime is a growing threat that can impact any organisation, regardless of size or industry. While many businesses focus on external cyber threats, the risks posed by insiders often go unnoticed until it’s too late. Recent events illustrate just [...]
Delivering a game to market isn't easy. As with any industry, you have to pay attention to what the law says you can and cannot do with your game. You also have to understand the practical realities of developing, distributing, [...]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms workplaces in ways we couldn’t have imagined a decade ago. From streamlining repetitive tasks to assisting with complex problem-solving, employees use AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and other generative AI software to enhance productivity and creativity. [...]
The South African National Policy on Data and Cloud was published in May 2024. Data is at the heart of everything and so it is hard to imagine a more important government policy. If South Africa gets its government [...]
Cybercrime in Africa is growing, and with new opportunities comes new vulnerabilities in the online environment. AFRIPOL and INTERPOL have joined forces in a series of efforts designed to combat these increasing threats: AFRICA Cyber Surge. The initiative focuses on [...]
