Tayla Pinto

About Tayla Pinto

Tayla is a public law turned tech law enthusiast with a special interest in the governance and use of emerging technologies. She combines her research experience and understanding of the tech and legal tech landscape to deliver legal solutions that are accessible, empowering and helpful.Read more ...

Hartog v Daly | Opening a bank account

In Hartog v Daly, the court held Hartog liable for monies that he paid into a fraudster's bank account. The fraudster unlawfully intercepted an email communication between Hartog and his client by sending Hartog an email with instructions to [...]

Hawarden v Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs (ENS) | BEC

In Hawarden v Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs (ENS), Hawarden succeeded in suing ENS for the loss of R5.5 million because of a Business Email Compromise (BEC). Hawarden was ENS' client.  The court said that ENS owed a general duty of care [...]

Buchler v Minister of SAPS | Search and seizure warrants

In Buchler v Minister of SAPS, Buchler succeeded in having two search and seizure warrants set aside. SAPS and the Hawks seized materials from Buchler's place of business, an internet café. The police believed that Buchler was using the materials [...]

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