Think of your organisation's privacy policies like a growing garden; living documents that need regular updates to stay well-kept. As regulations change and your data practices evolve, it's crucial to refresh these policies to remain compliant, maintain transparency, and build [...]
Cybercrime in Africa is growing, and with new opportunities comes new vulnerabilities in the online environment. AFRIPOL and INTERPOL have joined forces in a series of efforts designed to combat these increasing threats: AFRICA Cyber Surge. The initiative focuses on [...]
Think of IT policies as scaffolding around a growing building: they create structure, offer protection, and adapt as the organisation expands. However, this scaffolding must be adjusted regularly as technology advances and regulations shift. Organisations must treat IT policies as [...]
The Swartkops Sea Salt enforcement action regarding PAIA is now before the courts after Swartkops took the regulator’s enforcement notice on review. This action is a reminder that refusing a PAIA request can lead to regulatory enforcement and costly litigation. […]
As AI technologies continue to advance and permeate various sectors, the European Union is taking proactive steps to regulate their impact on society. Two legislative initiatives aim to address the complexities surrounding the liability of AI. The revised EU Product [...]
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a landmark SCHUFA case or judgement (OQ v Land Hessen) on automated decision-making (ADM) and EU data protection about credit scoring. On 7 December 2023, it ruled that companies may [...]
AI is speeding up change in many industries, and legal practice is no different. AI can be a powerful tool for lawyers to cut routine tasks and focus more on strategic work. But in developing jurisdictions, where infrastructure and laws [...]
Help develop South Africa's AI Policy Framework by contributing your input. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has called upon the public and stakeholders to provide its comments on the recently published South African AI Policy Framework. [...]
In September 2024, California passed 17 new laws that target generative AI (GenAI) technologies. California's new AI laws address critical issues such as deepfakes, AI watermarking, child and worker protection, and AI-generated misinformation. However, despite the progress, Governor Newsom vetoed [...]
In today's digital world, data processing agreements (DPAs) are the solid framework holding up relationships between businesses and third-party providers handling personal data on their behalf. As data protection laws like the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and South [...]
Think of your organisation's data protection policy as a secure vault. Its strength comes from solid walls and the trust and responsibility shared among those who hold the keys. In today's data-driven world, safeguarding personal information isn't just about following [...]
