data protection

NYOB’s complaint against EU parliament | Data breach

The protection of personal data is crucial, especially for institutions like the European Parliament. NYOB's complaint against the EU parliament has shed light on serious data breaches in the Parliament’s recruitment platform, PEOPLE. These breaches have compromised the personal information [...]

By |2024-08-28T14:07:09+02:00August 22nd, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , |

POPIA is here – now what? The questions to ask

The grace period for your organisation to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act or POPIA) ended on 1 July 2021. Just so you know, you have to comply now. What action does your organisation need [...]

By |2024-08-26T22:06:52+02:00August 5th, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , , , |

Webinar | Drafting privacy policies using AI | Members and Public

Welcome to our webinar titled 'Drafting Privacy Policies Using AI'. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are transforming the way organisations create privacy policies. Privacy policies are essential for any organisation that handles personal data, serving not only to comply with strict [...]

Privacy obligations in the BEC case of ENS v Hawarden

In the matter of ENS v Hawarden, the SCA overturned the judgment in the High Court in Gauteng, holding ENS liable for the loss suffered by Mrs Hawarden because of a business email compromise. The SCA's finding is primarily based [...]

South Korea fines AliExpress | Personal data violations

South Korea's privacy watchdog has just taken a big swing and fines e-commerce giant AliExpress. This move shows the country means business when it comes to protecting its citizens' personal info, even when dealing with big-name international players. Overview of [...]

Webinar | Data protection key insights

Gain key legal insights by attending our data protection webinar. Many organisations are working hard to comply with the data protection laws that apply to them (for example, the GDPR, CCPA or POPIA). Data protection laws are challenging to understand, [...]

By |2026-10-13T15:16:15+02:00July 23rd, 2024|Categories: , , |Tags: , , |

So you got a s89 assessment notice – now what?

The South African Information Regulator has been handing out a lot more s89 assessment notices recently. It's great to see the Regulator building momentum, and the growth of data protection compliance across industries because of it. But many organisations are [...]

By |2024-07-16T11:10:37+02:00July 16th, 2024|Categories: IT Law, POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , |

Turkey transfer of personal data abroad | cross border data transfers

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 [...]

Webinar | Managing the privacy risks of AI projects

In an era where AI transforms every facet of our daily lives, businesses, and industries, it’s essential to recognise and navigate the intricate maze of data protection and privacy challenges it presents. AI’s insatiable appetite for data, its ability to [...]

By |2026-08-17T14:06:53+02:00July 11th, 2024|Categories: , |Tags: , , , |