Get In Touch

News and Articles

PPM Attorneys are always on the cutting edge of developments in their field and are regularly approached to comment on current issues.

Information Regulator to Publish Direct Marketing Guidance Note in Efforts to Curb Telemarketing

This article discusses the intentions of the Information Regulator to publish a direct marketing guidance note on telemarketing.

The Information Regulator’s Media Briefing on its Enforcement Activities

On 26 March, the Information Regulator held a media briefing on its enforcement activities over the past year. In this article, we break down some of the statistics released on PAIA and POPIA compliance in public and private organisations.

Have you thought about your audit logs when complying with POPIA?

This article discusses the data privacy implications of processing audit logs which are often neglected when organisations consider their privacy compliance.

Improved Measures Taken by the Information Regulator

This article discusses the improved measures that the Information Regulator of South Africa has taken in respect of data privacy breaches.

TikTok on the Clock of Data Privacy Concerns

This article discusses TikTok bans and restrictions over privacy and security concerns and the need to comply with data protection laws like 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.

Profiling – AI and Privacy Considerations

This article discusses the applicable privacy laws when using Artificial Intelligence for the purposes of profiling.

Legal Issues Concerning ChatGPT

ChatGPT is a new AI chatbot that has set created much controversy. This article discusses some of the legal issues concerning its use.

High Court Hacking Judgment Shifts the Odds in Gogo Dlamini’s Favour

This article discusses a high court judgement that ruled on business email compromise and why it is important for organisations such as law firms.

Workplace Monitoring and Surveillance: Can employers monitor employees’ activities?

This article discusses the provisions of RICA and POPIA and whether the two legislations allow for employers to monitor their employees’ work emails.

Information Regulator to Publish Direct Marketing Guidance Note in Efforts to Curb Telemarketing

This article discusses the intentions of the Information Regulator to publish a direct marketing guidance note on telemarketing.

The Information Regulator’s Media Briefing on its Enforcement Activities

On 26 March, the Information Regulator held a media briefing on its enforcement activities over the past year. In this article, we break down some of the statistics released on PAIA and POPIA compliance in public and private organisations.

Have you thought about your audit logs when complying with POPIA?

This article discusses the data privacy implications of processing audit logs which are often neglected when organisations consider their privacy compliance.

Improved Measures Taken by the Information Regulator

This article discusses the improved measures that the Information Regulator of South Africa has taken in respect of data privacy breaches.

TikTok on the Clock of Data Privacy Concerns

This article discusses TikTok bans and restrictions over privacy and security concerns and the need to comply with data protection laws like 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.

Profiling – AI and Privacy Considerations

This article discusses the applicable privacy laws when using Artificial Intelligence for the purposes of profiling.

Legal Issues Concerning ChatGPT

ChatGPT is a new AI chatbot that has set created much controversy. This article discusses some of the legal issues concerning its use.

High Court Hacking Judgment Shifts the Odds in Gogo Dlamini’s Favour

This article discusses a high court judgement that ruled on business email compromise and why it is important for organisations such as law firms.

Workplace Monitoring and Surveillance: Can employers monitor employees’ activities?

This article discusses the provisions of RICA and POPIA and whether the two legislations allow for employers to monitor their employees’ work emails.
Filter By

Must Reads

Subscribe to receive our latest articles

Follow Us

Contact Details

About PPM Attorneys

What we do

Quick Links

Sign up for our monthly newsletter