GDPR

Complaint against OpenAI filed by NOYB

On April 29 2024, the activist group None of Your Business (NOYB) filed a complaint against OpenAI with the Austrian data protection authority (DSB). The complaint alleged that the processing of personal information by OpenAI, through its AI model ChatGPT, [...]

By |2024-05-22T08:45:53+02:00May 2nd, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , , , |

Australian data protection and cybersecurity

In the digital era, cybersecurity remains a critical concern for organisations worldwide, with the Australian data protection and cybersecurity approach being an interesting way of addressing these challenges. The country's approach to cyber threats, grounded in proactive risk management and robust [...]

By |2024-05-22T08:48:45+02:00April 4th, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , |

Pinnacle Life enforcement notice | Unsolicited marketing calls

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a monetary penalty to Pinnacle Life Limited in its latest Pinnacle Life enforcement notice, a UK-based insurance broker, for breaching direct marketing laws. The £80,000 penalty highlights the importance of robust compliance with the [...]

By |2026-02-11T15:42:53+02:00April 1st, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

CISO cybersecurity liability in the US

For CISOs looking to avoid cybersecurity liability, managing cybersecurity can feel like tensely moving blocks in a tower and hoping it doesn't fall over. Each move by Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) must ensure their company's digital safety without inviting [...]

By |2024-03-27T00:29:37+02:00March 27th, 2024|Categories: Cybersecurity Law, POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , , |

Unauthorised access prevention case studies

When it comes to unauthorised access prevention, it helps to look at some case studies. Protecting personal data against unauthorised access is more crucial than ever in today's interconnected world. The GDPR stands at the forefront of this battle, aiming [...]

By |2024-03-21T18:40:52+02:00March 21st, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Information security incident reporting trends

Understanding how to effectively report and manage cybersecurity incidents is crucial in our fast-paced digital age. Indeed, it requires precision, quick thinking, and a deep understanding of the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape, like carefully threading a needle amidst a whirlwind of [...]

By |2024-03-12T11:42:35+02:00March 12th, 2024|Categories: Cybersecurity Law, POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , , |

Serco Leisure enforcement notice | biometric recognition

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a biometric recognition enforcement notice against Serco Leisure (Serco Leisure enforcement notice) for their unlawful use of facial recognition technology and fingerprint scanning to monitor employee attendance. Serco Leisure enforcement notice order [...]

By |2024-03-01T14:49:28+02:00February 26th, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

GDPR and pay-for-privacy models

Exploring GDPR and pay-for-privacy models sheds light on the delicate balance between data privacy regulations and the innovative strategies of the digital advertising sector. The 'Pay-or-OK' model, a solution marred by contention, has become a significant point of discussion among [...]

By |2024-02-19T11:59:22+02:00February 19th, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

EU-US Data Privacy Framework

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 [...]

By |2024-03-01T14:46:06+02:00January 25th, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , |

Data protection law’s impact on marketing

Let's talk about data protection law's impact on marketing. Imagine strolling through the bustling marketplace of the digital age. Every stallholder represents a brand vying for attention. The common currency? Personal data. As the lifeblood of modern marketing, personal data [...]

By |2023-09-15T12:42:05+02:00September 15th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

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: , , , |