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GPAI laws under the EU AI Act effective from August 2025

As of 2 August 2025, the EU AI Act Commencement date for GPAI laws has come into effect, introducing new regulatory obligations for GPAI providers. Although, earlier this year, critics warned that the law could stifle innovation, regulators admitted [...]

By |2025-10-01T10:59:47+02:00September 22nd, 2025|Categories: AI Governance, Tech Law|Tags: , , , |

Copyright Amendment Bill and Publishers: What’s happening so far

The Copyright Amendment Bill will have a significant impact on publishers. The bill aims to strike a balance between creators’ rights and the public's access to copyrighted works. While the bill includes some much-needed updates, it has sparked considerable debate [...]

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: , , |

SAPS may access surveillance devices

SAPS granted surveillance device access for enhanced investigations, igniting privacy concerns. Justice Minister Ronald Lamola gazetted a five-year exemption from the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-related Information Act (RICA) in South Africa. This means that the [...]

By |2025-05-19T17:00:31+02:00July 19th, 2023|Categories: Cybercrime, Monitoring Law, POPI and Data Protection, Tech Law|