The Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy has launched Kenya's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy for 2025-2030. This strategy sets out Kenya's plan to integrate AI into its economy and society through three main pillars and four supporting pillars. [...]
As artificial intelligence systems become increasingly embedded in both consumer and enterprise software, we need to understand a critical distinction between AI agents and agentic AI. These terms are often used interchangeably, but from a legal, technical, and operational standpoint, [...]
In Mavundla v MEC: Department of Co-Operative Government and Traditional Affairs KwaZulu-Natal, the Pietermaritzburg High Court dealt with the consequences of legal practitioners submitting false case citations, most likely generated by artificial intelligence (AI), in their court filings. Who should [...]
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, faces bans and suspensions worldwide due to serious privacy and security concerns. Governments and regulators have flagged the chatbot’s data practices - raising alarms over potential national security risks and non-compliance with data [...]
Information Security vs Cyber Security - what’s the Difference? Information security and cybersecurity are not separate concepts—they are the same discipline applied in different eras. Information security existed long before digital technology, focusing on protecting physical records and sensitive information. [...]
The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) plans to make CPA amendments to the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) regulations. These CPA regulation amendments aim to address direct marketing practices in South Africa by introducing a National government-run opt-out registry [...]
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, but South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) sets clear rules for AI systems that process personal data. Businesses and organisations using AI must follow POPIA’s data protection principles to avoid legal risks and [...]
The recent matric results leak has raised serious concerns about data security and unauthorised access to student information. The breach, involving the early release of National Senior Certificate (NSC) results, has led to a criminal investigation and regulatory intervention. Here’s [...]
Welcome to the law in 2025! At the beginning of each year, we gaze into the future to help you prioritise your next steps. This is the law regarding digital, data and tech in 2025. We try to predict what [...]
In September 2024, California passed 17 new laws that target generative AI (GenAI) technologies. California's new AI laws address critical issues such as deepfakes, AI watermarking, child and worker protection, and AI-generated misinformation. However, despite the progress, Governor Newsom vetoed [...]
Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov, was recently arrested in France. French authorities have charged him with crimes linked to alleged illegal activities on Telegram. This arrest has sparked a global debate about balancing privacy, free speech, and crime prevention. Governments are [...]
AI and data protection are increasingly intertwined as artificial intelligence systems process vast amounts of data, including personal information. This relationship affects AI development and the regulatory landscape surrounding AI and data protection. Why this matters AI is revolutionising our [...]
