In today’s interconnected world, cross-border data transfers are essential for businesses of all sizes. Whether you share customer details with global partners, store data on overseas servers, or manage international teams, these transfers power modern operations. However, evolving regulations and [...]
In today's global world, moving data across borders is key for businesses of all sizes. Whether you're sharing customer details with international partners, storing information on overseas servers, or coordinating teams around the world, cross-border data transfers are a part [...]
Turkey has unveiled a game-changing regulation for businesses handling personal data. On 10 July 2024, the Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) introduced the "Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Transfer of Personal Data Abroad No. 32598." This regulation [...]
In today’s information society, organisations need to be able to transfer data to other countries easily to do business effectively. Similarly, most organisations use cloud providers to store data. Can you lawfully transfer data across borders? When can you use [...]
Navigating the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) is like mastering a new language in the world of international data transfers. This critical framework, emerging as the successor to the Safe Harbor and Privacy Shield frameworks, is pivotal in facilitating trans-Atlantic [...]
The free flow of personal data is becoming increasingly important in today’s global economy. Countries worldwide realise the benefits of sharing data across borders. These benefits include increased economic growth, improved cross-border business operations, enhanced innovation, improved public services, and [...]
Transferring personal data across borders requires careful consideration of legal requirements and data protection laws. For example, suppose you want to transfer personal data from South Africa to the UAE. In that case, there are several steps you need to [...]
Most organisations worldwide transfer personal data as part of their everyday operations. This is valid for Africa as well. If you are trying to expand into Africa, you need to be aware that each African country will have its own [...]
Africa is a fast-growing market and offers some excellent expansion opportunities. Many South African businesses want to grow by opening up new divisions or entities in neighbouring countries. Likewise, many international companies look to Africa as the next step in [...]
One of the most popular analytics services, Google Analytics has come under fire in recent months. The service is a statistics and analytical tool that helps businesses improve their search engine optimisation (SEO) and marketing. It's available for free or [...]
Max Schrems’ journey with Meta (previously Facebook) and the Irish Data Protection Commission highlights the care organisations must observe when they deal with the personal data of the international community. Although there is an 80% similarity in privacy laws across [...]
South Africa needs the European Commission to find or decide that South Africa provides an adequate level of protection of personal data. They have so far recognised various countries and territories as providing adequate protection. It is a list that [...]
