data protection laws

Personalised advertising and the GDPR

Navigating the intricate world of personalised advertising under GDPR can feel daunting, like scaling a dynamic mountain without a guide. But, just as mountaineers have guidebooks and expert advice, businesses can equip themselves with insights about recent events, court rulings, [...]

By |2023-08-10T21:28:58+02:00August 10th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Generative AI and data privacy

Navigating the generative artificial intelligence (AI) world can feel like untangling a complex tapestry. With each thread representing a new development or application, the potential of generative AI is rapidly expanding, predicted to become a multibillion-dollar market in the coming [...]

By |2025-02-02T19:57:24+02:00August 10th, 2023|Categories: AI Governance, POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , |

Europrivacy Certification for a European Data Protection Seal

Data protection is a necessity in our digital age. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has set a new standard for privacy rights, and the Europrivacy certification has emerged as a crucial tool for organisations to demonstrate compliance. This certification [...]

By |2023-07-25T20:48:41+02:00July 25th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , |

Outsourcing data protection compliance to service providers outside the EU

Navigating data protection compliance, particularly with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), can sometimes feel like solving a complex puzzle -- but you don't have to do it alone, and you don't need to rely on resources within your country [...]

By |2023-07-11T17:54:18+02:00July 11th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Algorithmic management in the gig economy

Imagine a complex electrical circuit board with numerous wires connecting multiple nodes. In the context of the gig economy, picture these nodes as gig workers and the wires as the algorithmic management systems directing their jobs. This intricate network, however, [...]

By |2023-06-22T13:54:01+02:00June 22nd, 2023|Categories: AI Governance, POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , |

Pain points in data processing agreements

Data today presents a complex knot of business challenges, especially regarding pain points in Data Processing Agreements (DPAs). Legally mandated by Article 28 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and required by other data protection laws, these agreements, usually [...]

By |2023-06-20T11:04:43+02:00June 20th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Meta’s record GDPR fine for data transfers

"Privacy is not an option, and it shouldn't be the price we accept for just getting on the internet." - Gary Kovacs. In the digital ocean of today, the recent fine imposed on Meta Platforms Ireland by Ireland's Data Protection [...]

By |2023-05-23T13:59:18+02:00May 23rd, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Third-party risk management and data protection law compliance

How can your organisation achieve third-party risk management and data protection law compliance? Imagine third-party risk management as a city's electrical grid — efficiently channelling power when well-managed but prone to disruptive outages when not. In such a scenario, modern automation [...]

By |2023-05-17T19:39:40+02:00May 17th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Information security management in data protection laws

Information security management in data protection laws is akin to conducting a grand symphony – each instrument, or in this case, each aspect of data processing plays a critical role in creating a harmonious outcome. Striking the right chord is [...]

By |2023-05-17T02:56:38+02:00May 17th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Achieving information security compliance in South Africa’s public sector

South Africa has taken significant strides in promoting accountability in the public sector for information security compliance. The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) continue to be a major focus for the [...]

Information officers in South African organisations

Information is the currency of our modern age, and guarding this currency is the quintessential role of information officers in South African organisations. The evolving landscape of data protection laws in South Africa, with the enactment of the Promotion of [...]

By |2026-03-23T13:56:41+02:00May 12th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Compliance with data protection laws for multinational corporations

Mastering compliance with data protection laws for multinational corporations is like playing an intricate chess game. Each move carries strategic importance, requiring a keen understanding of the rules, the pieces, and the board. Data protection laws, such as the GDPR [...]

By |2023-05-12T02:40:18+02:00May 12th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |