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AI and legal research
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The South African government’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (“DCDT”) published its National Policy on Data and Cloud yesterday (“National Data and Cloud Policy”). It is well-drafted, concise and realistic. It doesn’t skirt issues, acknowledging that there are problems
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South Africa's Next-Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum for Economic Development Policy ("Next-Generation Spectrum Policy") published today. It has some interesting ideas: let's see the industry's reaction.
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This article analyses South Africa's Draft AI Plan and why it is disappointing in its current form.
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ICASA intends on conducting an inquiry on whether the Digital Migration Regulations of 2012 merit a review.
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ICASA intends reducing call termination fees from July 2024. It has published proposed amendments to its 2014 Call Termination Regulations.
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- by Lucien Pierce
Lucien discusses the Competition Commission Media and Digital Platforms Inquiry and a development by the French Competition Authority.
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This article discusses the Sithole v Media 24 "Alex Mafia" judgement highlighting a victory for press freedom.
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This article discusses the Department of Justice's R5 million fine and the consequences of not complying with POPIA.
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- by Lucien Pierce
AI and legal research
- Published on
- by Lucien Pierce
The South African government’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (“DCDT”) published its National Policy on Data and Cloud yesterday (“National Data and Cloud Policy”). It is well-drafted, concise and realistic. It doesn’t skirt issues, acknowledging that there are problems
- Published on
- by Lucien Pierce
South Africa's Next-Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum for Economic Development Policy ("Next-Generation Spectrum Policy") published today. It has some interesting ideas: let's see the industry's reaction.
- Published on
- by Lucien Pierce
This article analyses South Africa's Draft AI Plan and why it is disappointing in its current form.
- Published on
- by Lucien Pierce
ICASA intends on conducting an inquiry on whether the Digital Migration Regulations of 2012 merit a review.
- Published on
- by Lucien Pierce
ICASA intends reducing call termination fees from July 2024. It has published proposed amendments to its 2014 Call Termination Regulations.
- Published on
- by Lucien Pierce
Lucien discusses the Competition Commission Media and Digital Platforms Inquiry and a development by the French Competition Authority.
- Published on
- by Lucien Pierce
This article discusses the Sithole v Media 24 "Alex Mafia" judgement highlighting a victory for press freedom.
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- by Lucien Pierce
This article discusses the Department of Justice's R5 million fine and the consequences of not complying with POPIA.
Artificial Intelligence AI
January 9, 2025
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Infrastructure and Telecommunications
Oops I did it again! A case of déjà vu for the Department of Basic Education and the privacy aspects of publishing matric results
“Oops, I did it again, I published your marks and my reasons are lame” (sung to the tune of Britney Spears’ famous hit). South Africa’s
January 8, 2025
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Infrastructure and Telecommunications
South Africa’s National Data and Cloud Policy, 2024 Published Yesterday
The South African government’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (“DCDT”) published its National Policy on Data and Cloud yesterday (“National Data and Cloud Policy”). It is well-drafted, concise and realistic. It doesn’t skirt issues, acknowledging that there are problems and identifying how to fix them.
June 1, 2024
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Infrastructure and Telecommunications
Next-Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum for Economic Development Policy Published Today
South Africa’s Next-Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum for Economic Development Policy (“Next-Generation Spectrum Policy”) published today. It has some interesting ideas: let’s see the industry’s reaction.
May 28, 2024
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Technology Law
South Africa’s Draft National AI Plan: Not Good Enough
This article analyses South Africa’s Draft AI Plan and why it is disappointing in its current form.
April 6, 2024
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Infrastructure and Telecommunications
Are South Africa’s Digital Migration Regulations Outdated? Regulator – ICASA – wants input from the communications sector on whether they need to be reviewed
ICASA intends on conducting an inquiry on whether the Digital Migration Regulations of 2012 merit a review.
March 24, 2024
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Infrastructure and Telecommunications
ICASA proposes substantially reducing call termination rates in South Africa
ICASA intends reducing call termination fees from July 2024. It has published proposed amendments to its 2014 Call Termination Regulations.
March 23, 2024
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Media and OTT
Competition Commission Media and Digital Platforms Inquiry
Lucien discusses the Competition Commission Media and Digital Platforms Inquiry and a development by the French Competition Authority.
March 21, 2024
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Media and OTT
A victory for press freedom – “Alex Mafia” urgent defamation court application dismissed with a scathing rebuke
This article discusses the Sithole v Media 24 “Alex Mafia” judgement highlighting a victory for press freedom.
August 8, 2023
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Privacy Law and POPIA
The DoJ’s R5 million privacy law fine: the true cost to South Africa
This article discusses the Department of Justice’s R5 million fine and the consequences of not complying with POPIA.
July 26, 2023
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