Data governance

King V Code published for application

The final King V Code on corporate governance was published on 31 October 2025 by the Institute of Directors in Southern Africa (IoDSA). It is approximately 20 pages long and includes only the code (unlike previous versions, which also included [...]

By |2025-11-03T10:56:58+02:00October 31st, 2025|Categories: Data governance, Governance, Information Law|Tags: , , |

GDPR certified: How to obtain GDPR certification

For many, being GDPR certified or obtaining GDPR certification is the holy grail. It provides proof that you comply with the GDPR and other data protection laws. This is especially true for processors that process personal data on behalf [...]

Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) v V2 Digital and Another | Data migration

Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) v V2 Digital and Another case centres on data migration disputes and POPIA's provisions relating to data governance, after CETA terminated its ICT service agreement with V2 Digital. Who should care about this judgment [...]

Digital Government Policy Framework | DGPF | Guidance and download

The draft Digital Government Policy Framework (DGPF) provides principles to guide the digital transformation of public services in South Africa. It aims to leverage digital tools to enhance service delivery, improve government efficiency, and centre governance on citizen needs. The [...]

Navigating Trustworthy AI 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 [...]

Telegram CEO arrested | the fight between privacy and free speech

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 [...]

By |2024-08-30T11:40:09+02:00August 30th, 2024|Categories: Data governance, Tech Law|Tags: , , |

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|

Data classification matrix for leveraging generative AI

Generative AI has revolutionised how we work, enabling us to perform our jobs more efficiently. However, harnessing the power of AI requires careful consideration of the data we input into these tools. It’s crucial to avoid using sensitive data that [...]

Data pooling: How to combine data while staying legal

If you’re a data scientist or researcher, you’ve likely heard of data pooling—the process of combining data from different sources to create a more extensive and comprehensive dataset. It can be a powerful tool for gaining insights and making more [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:21:02+02:00April 21st, 2023|Categories: Data governance, Information Law, IT Law|