How to use AI to instruct a lawyer
You use AI in almost everything you do, so you want to know how to use AI to instruct your lawyer. We are glad that you are finding ways to leverage this technology, and we encourage you to do so. [...]
Is your domain name being registered in China?
Almost certainly not. If you receive an email telling you that your brand or trademark is being registered in China, it is almost certainly a hoax or a scam. The Chinese domain name scam changes over time but is [...]
Promotional Competitions and the Law
If you are a marketer or brand activator who uses promotional competitions or prize draws to promote in South Africa, you need to comply with the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) requirements in section 36 and Regulation 11. We can help [...]
Mudau and Netshipise Attorneys v Information Officer for the CCMA | Deemed refusal
In Mudau and Netshipise Attorneys v Information Officer for the CCMA, the Gauteng Local Division held that a public body's failure to respond to a PAIA request within the prescribed 30-day period constitutes a deemed refusal under Section 27 of […]
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Information Officer and PAIA manual for the group or each entity within the group?
The Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) states that the head of a private body is the Information Officer, and they should compile a PAIA manual for the private body and update the manual regularly (unless exempt). According to […]
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Who needs a Data Protection Officer (DPO)?
Who must appoint a DPO? What does the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) require regarding a Data Protection Officer (or DPO)? This is one of the questions that the GDPR, adopted by the European Parliament in 2016, has prompted many organisations to ask. Another [...]
Sibanye-Stillwater enforcement action | Commercial information of a private body
Sibanye-Stillwater enforcement action was taken by the Information Regulator, who issued a PAIA enforcement notice against the company on 22 May 2026 after Sibanye refused access to its Social and Labour Plan (SLP) compliance reports. The Information Regulator found that […]
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Who is responsible for data protection in your relationships?
Who is responsible for complying with data protection legislation (including the POPI Act in South Africa and the GDPR) where you process personal information together with someone else? It is crucial to know the answer to this question. It is [...]
Map activities, not information or data flows
You should map activities (rather than information, data flows, or processes) as a first step toward complying with data protection laws (such as the GDPR and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act)). The law requires larger organisations to […]
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Digital sovereignty in South Africa: Control is paramount
Digital sovereignty is an increasingly important business consideration. Many organisations and public sector functions are grappling with how to achieve it. Some think that digital sovereignty requires a trade-off between the benefits of using hyper-scalers' digital infrastructure, on the one [...]
Gauteng Department of Health enforcement action | Deemed refusal
The Gauteng Department of Health enforcement action issued by the Information Regulator on 8 June 2026, directs the Department to disclose records requested by the Complainant under PAIA. The records relate to the investigation of the assassination of Babita Deokaran. […]
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Difference between King IV and V
You need to understand the difference between King IV and King V. What does the difference between King IV and King V mean? King V is effective for financial years that start on or after 1 January 2026 and officially [...]