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Practical applications of AI for SMEs

AI isn't just for tech giants anymore. Today, SMEs  can leverage the power of AI to automate tasks, personalise marketing, and optimise operations, all without breaking the bank. Benefits of AI for SMEs? AI can transform your business across various [...]

By |2024-04-23T14:16:45+02:00April 23rd, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , , |

What is a purchase order?

This post clarifies what a purchase order is, its components, and how it functions within commercial transactions. Whether you are a business owner, a procurement manager, or just someone looking to understand the basics of commercial transactions, I’ve tailored this [...]

By |2024-08-21T14:11:31+02:00April 21st, 2024|Categories: Contracts|Tags: , , |

Saudi personal data protection law update 2024

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has released proposed updates to the Personal Data Protection Law’s Transfer Regulations for public review until 18 April 2024. This post provides a snapshot of the proposed changes, helping you understand how [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:26:20+02:00April 14th, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , |

Demystifying AI for SMEs: What it is and why it matters

In today’s rapidly changing digital world, AI stands out as a pivotal innovation, driving efficiency and offering a competitive edge. Integrating AI can appear overwhelming for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Yet it’s essential for unlocking new potential. This post [...]

By |2024-08-21T14:12:57+02:00April 11th, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: |

South Africa’s National AI Plan

South Africa stands on the cusp of a digital renaissance by unveiling its ambitious draft national AI plan at the National AI Government Summit. Spearheaded by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), this plan outlines a roadmap for [...]

By |2024-08-20T16:52:04+02:00April 8th, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , , , |

Pinnacle Life enforcement notice | Unsolicited marketing calls

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a monetary penalty to Pinnacle Life Limited in its latest Pinnacle Life enforcement notice, a UK-based insurance broker, for breaching direct marketing laws. The £80,000 penalty highlights the importance of robust compliance with the [...]

By |2026-02-11T15:42:53+02:00April 1st, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Kuwait data protection regulation 2024 update

Let’s talk about the Kuwait data protection regulation 2024. Kuwait’s Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) recently introduced Resolution No. 26 of 2024. This new regulation updates the country’s data privacy framework for telecommunications and IT service providers in [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:26:36+02:00March 27th, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , |

Running an information security programme in the UAE

In the UAE’s ever-evolving digital landscape, the need for robust information security practices cannot be overstated. From the bustling economic hub of Dubai to the advanced infrastructure of Abu Dhabi, businesses operating within the UAE, including its free zones like [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:27:14+02:00March 19th, 2024|Categories: Cybersecurity Law|Tags: |

Documenting AI assessments under the EU AI Act

Documenting AI assessments under the EU AI Act involves a structured approach to recording your evaluation and compliance efforts related to AI systems, especially those the Act classifies as high-risk. In fact, documentation demonstrates compliance with regulatory requirements, enhances transparency [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:28:12+02:00March 15th, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: |

Gen AI copyright infringements in gaming

Generative AI is revolutionising the gaming industry, creating vast and unique worlds. But with this exciting tech comes a legal hurdle of AI copyright infringements in gaming. This post is for game developers and includes anyone involved in game creation, [...]

By |2024-03-11T18:06:55+02:00March 10th, 2024|Categories: Digital Entertainment Law|Tags: , , |

Tanzanian judiciary introduces AI for enhanced efficiency

In an ambitious and unprecedented move towards modernising its judicial processes, the Tanzanian judiciary has introduced AI into its transcriptions and translations system. Chief Justice Prof Ibrahim Hamis Juma announced this development during the Law Week commemoration event at Chinangali [...]

By |2024-08-26T22:03:45+02:00March 8th, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , , |

The CIPC data breach – an overview of the security compromise

There are organisations we pray will never suffer a data breach. The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is one of those. They hold many people's data. In fact, there is hardly anyone who formally does business in South Africa [...]

By |2024-03-01T21:53:18+02:00March 1st, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |