Cybercrime law aims to prevent cybercrime and keep people (and their countries) safe from criminals, terrorists, and other cybercrime committing entities. Since these are often borderless crimes, the laws regulating them are also aimed at defining whose jurisdiction they fall under.

The interesting and to some degree scary aspect of these laws is that they affect everyone that uses the internet and everyone that comes into contact with data. This practically means that everyone from your mother on her cellphone, to large organisations processing masses of data, are affected by cybercrime laws.

In South Africa, the Cybercrimes Act has serious practical implications for everyone. So if the modern reality of cybercrimes affect you or your organisation (it does!) then we highly recommend that you attend our Cybercrime Law Workshop to develop your understanding of the law. 

We offer webinars, workshops, and executive briefings on this topic presented by an expert with practical experience.

  • Know what cybercrime law is and what the Cybercrimes Act in particular covers.
  • Understand who could commit a crime, and what obligations you have under the law.
  • Determine what actions you need to take now and in the future and how Michalsons can help you.

We offer tailored private events that can be held online or at your premises in person, on a day that suits you. Contact [email protected] to enquire about a private Cybercrime workshop, and pricing to meet your needs

Our half-day Cybercrime Law Online Workshop provides insights into the effects of the Cybercrime Act on you and your organisation. Our aim is to give you practical insights so we promise that we won’t give you a law lecture!

When we host public workshops, we set a date and communicate to allow delegates time to book. The workshop runs from 10:00 to 14:00. One delegate costs R2,817.50 inc VAT. Two or more delegates qualify for a 10% discount. We will refund you if you do not think you received value.

  • Compliance officers – to effectively comply with the Cybercrimes Act.
  • Legal or regulatory advisors – (corporate lawyers or in-house lawyers) – to provide good legal advice on cybercrime issues.
  • Information Security officers and managers – to ensure that you understand your obligations.
  • Forensic investigators – to lawfully gather evidence and assist with the prosecution of cybercrime.
  • Members of law enforcement and investigators – to understand how to enforce the Cybercrimes Act.
  • Risk officers and managers – to manage cyber-related risks.
  • IT governance officers – to ensure governance is in line with the offences.
  • IT professionals – to ensure they lawfully deal with various software and hardware tools.
  • IT vendors – to ensure they are not selling tools that can be used to commit offences.
  • Anyone tasked with cybercrime protection – to perform your role effectively.

Cyber criminals and terrorists are NOT welcome. We’ll hold a separate special event (in jail) just for them.

The workshop on 4 August is 4 hours long. We do however offer different formats s0 private sessions can last for anything from 45 minutes to a half a day. We welcome enquiries for more information and details.

The Cybercrime Law workshop is broken down into the following topics:

Why is cybercrime law important? 

  • Understand why cybercrime law is necessary by discussing practical examples of cybercrimes.
  • Understand the role cybercrime plays in protecting privacy by examining its relationship with data protection.
  • Understand the big picture by getting a general overview of the global framework and perspective (including the Cybercrimes Act).

Overview of the Cybercrimes Act 

  • Know the essential concepts by getting an in-depth overview of the Cybercrimes Act.
  • Understand the purpose of the Cybercrimes Act.
  • Develop a broad understanding by looking at the overlap with other key laws (like data protection law and common law crimes).

The offences in the Cybercrimes Act

  • Understand the consequences of committing cybercrimes by finding out what new crimes have been created.
  • Determine which crimes apply to your organisation and employees by examining specific cybercrimes (such as data crimes and malicious communications).
  • Understand how to avoid unintentionally committing a cybercrime.
  • Understand the practical impact of common cybercrimes like business email compromises.

Jurisdiction

  • Find out how the Act impacts the roles of the courts by looking at the Act’s effects on jurisdiction.

Law enforcement and their powers

  • Determine the effect on the enforcement of cybercrimes by understanding how Standing Operating Procedures operate.
  • Assess the Act’s impact on the interception of communications by examining the overlap with interception laws (like RICA).

Evidence

  • Find out how you can admit evidence by looking at how the Act impacts electronic evidence.

Obligations of ECSPs and financial institutions 

  • Know how the Act impacts you by determining if you are an ECSP or a financial institution.
  • Determine what you need to do by finding out what your cybercrime obligations are.

Structures in the Cybercrimes Act

  •  Identify which authorities can assist you by looking at the new structures the Cybercrimes Act creates.

Actions to take

  • Identify the actions you need to take by considering the Act’s impact on your organisation.
  • Work out how to take action by using the available tools.
  • Get buy-in from your governing body by briefing them on the Cybercrimes Act.

We will provide attendees with:

  • a copy of our Quick Guide to the Cybercrimes Act
  • a copy of our Table of Cybercrimes
  • a link to an electronic copy of our presentation.

  • Electronic Communications and Services Providers – to understand their responsibilities
  • ISPs – anyone who could be an internet service provider
  • Financial institutions (including banks) – to understand their responsibilities
  • Insurance providers – to understand their responsibilities
  • Civil rights groups – to understand the impact on civil rights, like privacy and freedom of expression
  • Media companies – to stop journalists from committing cyber crimes
  • Direct marketers – to know how not to commit cyber crimes
  • Schools – to understand their responsibilities and prevent learners from committing cyber crimes

We have a pool of experienced and practical presenters, such as attorneys from Michalsons.

Depending on the event requirements, there could be one presenter or multiple speakers. Our presenters are currently helping many people understand the practical impact of cybercrime laws (especially the Cybercrimes Act) on their organisations.

Our presenters have presented on cybercrimes and have practical experience applying their knowledge to organisations.

  • We have significant practical experience dealing with this specific area.
  • Our sessions are interactive – you are able to ask questions, have your specific issues dealt with, and influence the discussion-points.
  • Our sessions are tailored to the attendees – we ask you questions in advance so that we know what your issues are and your existing level of knowledge.
  • We do not give sales pitches, which is unfortunately so often what speakers do.
  • We provide insight and simplify the issues, which can only be done after practically applying laws to real business issues.
  • We empower you and do not try to entrench ourselves in your organisation.
  • We cover the same ground in one day, rather than two. This saves you time and money. We tell you what you need to know, not everything.

In the past, whenever I saw a new Act coming into force my feeling was “I couldn’t possibly understand all the legalese and cross-referencing by myself, nor am I brave enough to try”. This workshop changed this for me. It felt like I was gently guided through by intelligent and approachable friends. What was previously a domain for attorneys only, this workshop made the law accessible and understandable to a lay-person like myself. Thank you!

Operations Manager, Insurance Solutions

Watch a short video with Lisa Emma-Iwuoha explaining what was covered in a previous workshop and why you should attend the next Cybercrimes Law Workshop.