Munetsi v Madhuyu and Another involves the disclosure of personal information on social media without consent. The applicant sued the respondents to stop sharing his personal information online. He also requested a public apology and punitive costs. The court ordered [...]
Tick tock goes the child data clock: The result of not playing nice With the growing use of technology and social media, we have a duty to advocate for our children and protect their safety and privacy. Are the [...]
Social media poses lots of risks. Many of these risks stem from the fact that the lines between our professional and personal lives are blurring. We are taking our work home with us and often bringing our personal lives to [...]
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published guidelines relating to dark patterns on social media platforms. If social media platforms designers don't follow the guidelines, they could infringe the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The guidelines provide designers with [...]
In keeping with the hallowed death festivals of this time of year, let’s chat a bit about post-mortem privacy, i.e., privacy after you die. Under most privacy regimes, people stop having the right to privacy once they die. For instance, [...]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s crucial that you have access to accurate and reliable news. Almost everyone relies on the news for information about the lockdown restrictions, the spread of the virus, and other health and safety tips. Particularly, social [...]
