Data Protection Failure at Standard Bank: Legal Fallout and Key Lessons
Breaking Trust: The Cyber Incident That Should Concern Every Business The recent Standard Bank data breach serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities facing
DRAFT NATIONAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) POLICY PUBLISHED FOR COMMENT – SOUTH AFRICA’S FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATORS NEED TO MAKE INTERIM PLANS FOR AI RISKS
South Africa’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy (“the Draft National AI Policy”) was published for public comment earlier today. It is much more comprehensive
Self-service Smart ID Machines in South African Banks: What it Means in terms of POPIA
Self-service Smart ID Machines in South African Banks: What it Means in terms of POPIA On 9 March 2026, the Department of Home Affairs launched
AI: The Biometric “Honey Trap”
The Growing Use of AI Image Analysis Tools The use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools that analyse uploaded images has increased rapidly in recent
Your matric marks are still not safe… for now.
The Information Regulator – South Africa (“the Information Regulator”) appeared before the Gauteng High Court (“the High Court”) on Thursday 12 March 2026, for leave to appeal against the decision
The unauthorised disclosure of HIV status is not defamation.
In this case[1] and in the court a quo, the respondent (“B”, a NUMSA employee), amongst others, instituted action against the appellants (NUMSA and “Zitho”
Legitimate Interests and the Draft Regulations on Processing Health and Sex Life Information under POPIA
On 26 September 2025, the Information Regulator published a notice inviting public comment on the draft Regulations relating to the processing of a data subject’s
Directive in Action: SARB’s Push to Fortify South Africa’s Payment Infrastructure
The South African Reserve Bank (“SARB”), under the authority granted by the SARB Act 90 of 1989 and the National Payment System Act (“NPS Act”),
Johannesburg’s CCTV By-Law Repealed: Implications for Businesses, Homeowners, and POPIA Compliance
The City of Johannesburg (“CoJ” or “the City”) previously published a draft CCTV By-Law (“the By-Law”) which required individuals or companies who installed CCTV cameras
Guarding Your Data: Ensuring Safe Cross-Border Transfers of Personal Information
In today’s digital age, the global exchange of Personal Information has become a common practice, enabling businesses and individuals to connect across borders. However, with