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Data in the Cloud, But Grounded By Governance: FSCA and PA Set to Regulate Cloud Computing and Data Offshoring
In a move that signals a step forward in data governance for South Africa’s financial sector, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (“FSCA”) and the Prudential

Opening the Network: What new Individual Electronic Communications Network Services Licences could mean for competition and connectivity in South Africa
On 21 May 2025, the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies released a proposed Policy Direction which could reshape the regulatory landscape as we know

Unlocking Type Approval: Ensuring Compliance and Navigating Fee Changes in South Africa
In the evolving world of telecommunications, the use of electronic communications equipment or facilities must be first be approved by Independent Communications Authority of South

TikTok, TikTok, is time up for TikTok? National security versus freedom of expression weighed in court judgment
TikTok has run out of options to challenge a United States national security law that requires its owner to divest (dispose of its ownership interest)

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.

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.

Contractual Liability for Cybercrimes – Who Bears the Brunt?
This article discusses contractual liability for cybercrimes in light of the recent court judgements in Gerber v PSG and Hawarden v ENS.

The Role of Technology in Cyberwarfare and Information Warfare
This article discusses the role of technology in cyber warfare and information warfare.

Cybersecurity Compliance in light of the WEF’s Cybersecurity Outlook
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.
