AI Governance

AI governance refers to the process of governing AI systems in organisations. Read our insights, regulatory updates, judgment summaries, enforcement action (including fines and notes) summaries, AI case studies or authority guidance.

EU liability directives related to AI: Revised PLD and AILD

As AI technologies continue to advance and permeate various sectors, the European Union is taking proactive steps to regulate their impact on society. Two legislative initiatives aim to address the complexities surrounding the liability of AI. The revised EU Product [...]

By |2025-01-27T17:32:25+02:00November 1st, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , , , , , , |
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SCHUFA case | OQ v Land Hessen | Automated decision-making

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a landmark SCHUFA case or judgement (OQ v Land Hessen) on automated decision-making (ADM) and EU data protection about credit scoring. On 7 December 2023, it ruled that companies may [...]

By |2026-01-15T14:42:55+02:00October 23rd, 2024|Categories: AI Governance, POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , , , |
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AI legal practice in developing jurisdictions

AI is speeding up change in many industries, and legal practice is no different. AI can be a powerful tool for lawyers to cut routine tasks and focus more on strategic work. But in developing jurisdictions, where infrastructure and laws [...]

By |2024-10-23T10:08:17+02:00October 23rd, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , |
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Help develop South Africa’s AI Policy Framework

Help develop South Africa's AI Policy Framework by contributing your input. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has called upon the public and stakeholders to provide its comments on the recently published South African AI Policy Framework. [...]

By |2024-10-28T15:00:24+02:00October 22nd, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , , , |
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California’s new AI laws: What they mean for developers

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 [...]

By |2025-01-27T17:36:51+02:00October 21st, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , , , |
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Navigating AI Governance in South African Law: An Overview

Building AI without legal guidance is like constructing a bridge without blueprints—it might stand for a while, but it's destined to collapse. As AI continues to rapidly integrate into the South African business environment, aligning it and its use [...]

By |2026-02-10T14:52:49+02:00September 30th, 2024|Categories: Access to Information, AI Governance, Cybercrime, Data governance, POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , |
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AI in privacy policy drafting

Creating a privacy policy used to be as challenging as cultivating a garden in a desert—each new rule felt like a rare shower that could completely alter the terrain. Nowadays, artificial intelligence (AI) acts like a sophisticated watering system, making [...]

By |2025-09-02T21:32:34+02:00August 13th, 2024|Categories: AI Governance, Clear communications, Plain Language, Policies, POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , |
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AI and data protection: A high-stakes balancing act

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 [...]

By |2024-08-08T14:24:22+02:00August 8th, 2024|Categories: AI Governance, Data governance|
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