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- by Tshepiso Hadebe
Today, 28 September 2021, the world commemorates International Day for Universal Access to Information.
- Published on
- by Lucien Pierce
On 27 June 2017, shipping company – Maersk – faced its biggest crisis. NotPetya, a type of ransomware, had spread through its global computer network in 7 minutes[1], destroying 49,000 of its laptop computers.[2] 17 of its terminals across the
- Published on
- by Lucien Pierce
Transnet, on 22 July, suffered what it has called “a cyber attack”. As a result of this disruption, Transnet could not provide the services it usually provides, which include loading and offloading containers from ships.
- Published on
- by Melody Musoni
In terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”), a Responsible Party must comply with POPIA 8 conditions for lawful processing of personal information.
- Published on
- by Lucinda Botes
On 4 June 2021, the European Commission adopted two new sets of Standard Contractual Clauses (“2021 SCCs”). The 2021 SCC’s will replace the old SCC’s adopted in 2010.
- Published on
- by Delphine Daversin
On January 12, 2021, the French Data Protection Authority (Commission Nationale Informatique et Libertes – the “CNIL”) held that French Ministry of the Interior (the “Ministry”) was unlawfully processing personal information through the use of drones equipped with cameras.
- Published on
- by Sadia Rizvi
The changes to the WhatsApp privacy policy and terms sparked a worldwide uproar with many users migrating to other messaging platforms out of data privacy and security concerns.
- Published on
- by Melody Musoni
If we put aside the misery around Covid-19 for a moment, we can notice that a lot of exciting developments have taken place and are still taking place in South Africa’s legislative landscape.
- Published on
- by Sadia Rizvi
Decentralised Finance (DeFi for short) is a financial system built on public blockchains such as BitCoin and Ethereum.
- Published on
- by Sadia Rizvi
ecently, the parliamentary committee on security and justice, adopted the Cybercrimes Bill (“the Bill”) along with several other pieces of legislation.
- Published on
- by Tshepiso Hadebe
Today, 28 September 2021, the world commemorates International Day for Universal Access to Information.
- Published on
- by Lucien Pierce
On 27 June 2017, shipping company – Maersk – faced its biggest crisis. NotPetya, a type of ransomware, had spread through its global computer network in 7 minutes[1], destroying 49,000 of its laptop computers.[2] 17 of its terminals across the
- Published on
- by Lucien Pierce
Transnet, on 22 July, suffered what it has called “a cyber attack”. As a result of this disruption, Transnet could not provide the services it usually provides, which include loading and offloading containers from ships.
- Published on
- by Melody Musoni
In terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”), a Responsible Party must comply with POPIA 8 conditions for lawful processing of personal information.
- Published on
- by Lucinda Botes
On 4 June 2021, the European Commission adopted two new sets of Standard Contractual Clauses (“2021 SCCs”). The 2021 SCC’s will replace the old SCC’s adopted in 2010.
- Published on
- by Delphine Daversin
On January 12, 2021, the French Data Protection Authority (Commission Nationale Informatique et Libertes – the “CNIL”) held that French Ministry of the Interior (the “Ministry”) was unlawfully processing personal information through the use of drones equipped with cameras.
- Published on
- by Sadia Rizvi
The changes to the WhatsApp privacy policy and terms sparked a worldwide uproar with many users migrating to other messaging platforms out of data privacy and security concerns.
- Published on
- by Melody Musoni
If we put aside the misery around Covid-19 for a moment, we can notice that a lot of exciting developments have taken place and are still taking place in South Africa’s legislative landscape.
- Published on
- by Sadia Rizvi
Decentralised Finance (DeFi for short) is a financial system built on public blockchains such as BitCoin and Ethereum.
- Published on
- by Sadia Rizvi
ecently, the parliamentary committee on security and justice, adopted the Cybercrimes Bill (“the Bill”) along with several other pieces of legislation.
Commercial Law
International Day for Universal Access to Information 2021
Today, 28 September 2021, the world commemorates International Day for Universal Access to Information.
August 28, 2021
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Privacy Law, Infosec, and POPIA
South Africa’s ports, pipelines and hospital networks are critical infrastructure: protecting them from cyberattacks is non-negotiable
On 27 June 2017, shipping company – Maersk – faced its biggest crisis. NotPetya, a type of ransomware, had spread through its global computer network in 7 minutes[1], destroying 49,000 of its laptop computers.[2] 17 of its terminals across the globe were hacked.
August 4, 2021
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Privacy Law, Infosec, and POPIA
Can Transnet rely on force majeure for its ransomware cyberattack?
Transnet, on 22 July, suffered what it has called “a cyber attack”. As a result of this disruption, Transnet could not provide the services it usually provides, which include loading and offloading containers from ships.
August 3, 2021
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Commercial Law
A step towards POPIA compliance – Vendor Management
In terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”), a Responsible Party must comply with POPIA 8 conditions for lawful processing of personal information.
July 7, 2021
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Commercial Law
NEW EU SCC’s: IMPACT ON SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESS
On 4 June 2021, the European Commission adopted two new sets of Standard Contractual Clauses (“2021 SCCs”). The 2021 SCC’s will replace the old SCC’s adopted in 2010.
May 10, 2021
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Commercial Law
French Data Protection Authority sanctions drone surveillance
On January 12, 2021, the French Data Protection Authority (Commission Nationale Informatique et Libertes – the “CNIL”) held that French Ministry of the Interior (the “Ministry”) was unlawfully processing personal information through the use of drones equipped with cameras.
January 26, 2021
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Commercial Law
The New WhatsApp Privacy Policy – What you need to know
The changes to the WhatsApp privacy policy and terms sparked a worldwide uproar with many users migrating to other messaging platforms out of data privacy and security concerns.
January 26, 2021
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Commercial Law
Dissecting the Cybercrimes Act – The crime of hacking (part 1)
If we put aside the misery around Covid-19 for a moment, we can notice that a lot of exciting developments have taken place and are still taking place in South Africa’s legislative landscape.
January 1, 2021
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Commercial Law
Decentralised Finance: What is it and how is it regulated in South Africa?
Decentralised Finance (DeFi for short) is a financial system built on public blockchains such as BitCoin and Ethereum.
December 12, 2020
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Commercial Law
The Cybercrimes Bill: Recent amendments
ecently, the parliamentary committee on security and justice, adopted the Cybercrimes Bill (“the Bill”) along with several other pieces of legislation.
October 10, 2020
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