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Oops I did it again! A case of déjà vu for the Department of Basic Education and the privacy aspects of publishing matric results
“Oops, I did it again, I published your marks and my reasons are lame” (sung to the tune of Britney Spears’ famous hit). South Africa’s

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.

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

Can the Constitution serve as a Blueprint for AI Regulation in South Africa?
In navigating the complexities of AI regulation, South Africa can draw inspiration and guidance from its Constitution. The Constitution embodies the democratic values of human dignity, equality, freedom, and the rule of law. These fundamental values provide a solid foundation for AI regulation that promotes fairness, inclusivity, transparency and accountability.

South Africa’s Draft National AI Plan: Not Good Enough
This article analyses South Africa’s Draft AI Plan and why it is disappointing in its current form.

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.

Are South Africa’s Digital Migration Regulations Outdated? Regulator – ICASA – wants input from the communications sector on whether they need to be reviewed
ICASA intends on conducting an inquiry on whether the Digital Migration Regulations of 2012 merit a review.

ICASA proposes substantially reducing call termination rates in South Africa
ICASA intends reducing call termination fees from July 2024. It has published proposed amendments to its 2014 Call Termination Regulations.
Updates to the ICO’s guidance note on AI and Data Protection – a summary
This article summarises the March 2023 updates to the Information Commissioner’s Office guidance note on Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection.