Photography law and photo rights
Photography law and photo rights have become a big deal and very topical. Almost everyone has a camera in their pocket all the time and most can take videos as well. People take and share more photos now, than [...]
How do I comply with POPI or POPIA?
Wouldn't it be lovely if there were a comprehensive checklist that could help you comply with POPI or POPIA? Because the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act in South Africa is a principle-based law, it is not possible to [...]
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 [...]
Webinar | Managing the privacy risks of AI projects | Members and Public
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 [...]
How to navigate data transfers in Africa
In today's globalised world, data transfers across borders is increasingly crucial for African businesses. However, navigating the complex landscape of data privacy regulations and overcoming jurisdictional hurdles can present significant challenges. Let's explore critical strategies for effectively managing data [...]
Apple and Microsoft affirm the importance of privacy
At the recent IAPP Global Privacy Summit in Washington DC Tim Cook the CEO of Apple acknowledged that protecting privacy is not easy. He added ‘it is one of the most essential battles of our time’. Cook’s comments echo [...]
Are you ready for the Lexverse?
If you’re anything like the rest of us the thought of grappling with “AI”, “emerging tech”, “Web3” and the “metaverse” is crippling. We’ve all got enough to think about when it comes to managing data, privacy, the impact of [...]
Why is data privacy important?
Data is the pulse of modern life, a valuable thread that runs through so many things, making data privacy incredibly important. Data's reach into our reality is so vast that it influences: The adverts you see – consider behavioural tracking, [...]
Data protection is a journey, not a destination
As a member of the Michalsons data protection programme, you’ve conquered the mountain by raising awareness, planning your steps to protect personal information, and implementing those steps. Now you’re enjoying your mountain’s view and walking the scenic contour path [...]
Botha v Smuts (High Court decision) | Freedom of expression
In Botha v Smuts, the court ordered Smuts to take down parts of a Facebook post containing Botha's personal information. The post had an image of Botha with his minor child, details about his business and his address. The court [...]
What is a privacy policy?
A privacy policy is your organization’s plan of action when it comes to privacy. This plan of action is something that is in writing, that you can operationalize and that has practical actions that you can take in your organization. [...]
Privacy Shield Update – It will reach further than the US
The latest Privacy Shield update is that the Board has come back with comments on the Privacy Shield draft. In this Privacy Shield update, the working party has stated that they are generally satisfied that the draft Privacy Shield is [...]