News and Articles
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.
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.
This article discusses contractual liability for cybercrimes in light of the recent court judgements in Gerber v PSG and Hawarden v ENS.
This article discusses the role of technology in cyber warfare and information warfare.
The WEF’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook for 2024 highlights growing cyber inequality and emerging technologies as significant challenges for organisations. This article discusses some of the insights into cyber inequality and emerging technologies provided in the Report.
This article summarises the March 2023 updates to the Information Commissioner’s Office guidance note on Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection.
This article discusses whether works generated by AI software systems can be copyrighted by a natural person for self-benefit.
This article discusses smart cities, the use of digital technologies and the National Infrastructure Plan 2050 in South Africa.
