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- by Kelly Lekaise
Cyber attacks are fast becoming the norm in our society. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this with a 485% increase of ransomware reported in 2020.
- Published on
- by Sadia Rizvi
In June 2021, Cabinet passed the South African Broadcasting Corporation (“SABC”) Bill for public comment. However, the SABC is unhappy with the Bill in its current form, stating that the Bill does not provide for adequate financing of the Corporation
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- by Tshepiso Hadebe
The month of October, known as the Cybersecurity Awareness Month, comes at a time when South Africa is reeling from the effects of a plethora of security breaches and cyber attacks that have plagued the country since the beginning of
- Published on
- by Tshepiso Hadebe
Today marks the inaugural Global Encryption Day. This is an initiative by the Global Encryption Coalition (“GEC”).
- Published on
- by Lucien Pierce
Telkom launched legal proceedings against South Africa’s telecommunications regulator, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (“ICASA”), in early October 2021.
- Published on
- by Tshepiso Hadebe
On 17 May 2021, the Competition Commission officially launched the Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry (“Inquiry”).
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The case that Max Schrems filed against WhatsApp back in December 2018 has been finalized at last.
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- by Sadia Rizvi
For the first time in 16 years, when it seemed like South Africa would finally get new spectrum licensed, legal battles brought the spectrum auction to a standstill.
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- by PPM Attorneys
On the 27 August 2021, the Department of Justice published new regulations relating to the Promotion of Access to Information Act (“PAIA”).
- Published on
- by Tshepiso Hadebe
Today, 28 September 2021, the world commemorates International Day for Universal Access to Information.
- Published on
- by Kelly Lekaise
Cyber attacks are fast becoming the norm in our society. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this with a 485% increase of ransomware reported in 2020.
- Published on
- by Sadia Rizvi
In June 2021, Cabinet passed the South African Broadcasting Corporation (“SABC”) Bill for public comment. However, the SABC is unhappy with the Bill in its current form, stating that the Bill does not provide for adequate financing of the Corporation
- Published on
- by Tshepiso Hadebe
The month of October, known as the Cybersecurity Awareness Month, comes at a time when South Africa is reeling from the effects of a plethora of security breaches and cyber attacks that have plagued the country since the beginning of
- Published on
- by Tshepiso Hadebe
Today marks the inaugural Global Encryption Day. This is an initiative by the Global Encryption Coalition (“GEC”).
- Published on
- by Lucien Pierce
Telkom launched legal proceedings against South Africa’s telecommunications regulator, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (“ICASA”), in early October 2021.
- Published on
- by Tshepiso Hadebe
On 17 May 2021, the Competition Commission officially launched the Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry (“Inquiry”).
- Published on
- by Melody Musoni
The case that Max Schrems filed against WhatsApp back in December 2018 has been finalized at last.
- Published on
- by Sadia Rizvi
For the first time in 16 years, when it seemed like South Africa would finally get new spectrum licensed, legal battles brought the spectrum auction to a standstill.
- Published on
- by PPM Attorneys
On the 27 August 2021, the Department of Justice published new regulations relating to the Promotion of Access to Information Act (“PAIA”).
- Published on
- by Tshepiso Hadebe
Today, 28 September 2021, the world commemorates International Day for Universal Access to Information.
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Should contracting parties include a cybersecurity clause?
Cyber attacks are fast becoming the norm in our society. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this with a 485% increase of ransomware reported in 2020.
November 23, 2021
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Commercial Law
SABC’s household broadcasting levy – The proposed new system
In June 2021, Cabinet passed the South African Broadcasting Corporation (“SABC”) Bill for public comment. However, the SABC is unhappy with the Bill in its current form, stating that the Bill does not provide for adequate financing of the Corporation because it is struggling to collect TV licence fees.
November 23, 2021
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Cyber attacks and reporting obligations under POPIA
The month of October, known as the Cybersecurity Awareness Month, comes at a time when South Africa is reeling from the effects of a plethora of security breaches and cyber attacks that have plagued the country since the beginning of 2021.
November 23, 2021
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Commercial Law
Inaugural Global Encryption Day – 21 October 2021
Today marks the inaugural Global Encryption Day. This is an initiative by the Global Encryption Coalition (“GEC”).
October 10, 2021
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Telkom wants to interdict returning emergency spectrum to ICASA: Why Telkom (MTN and Vodacom) losing is in the public interest
Telkom launched legal proceedings against South Africa’s telecommunications regulator, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (“ICASA”), in early October 2021.
October 10, 2021
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The Competition Commission publishes the Further Statement of Issues
On 17 May 2021, the Competition Commission officially launched the Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry (“Inquiry”).
October 5, 2021
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WhatsApp fines under the GDPR: A wake up call for businesses to comply
The case that Max Schrems filed against WhatsApp back in December 2018 has been finalized at last.
September 9, 2021
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The ICASA Spectrum Auction: Ongoing litigation
For the first time in 16 years, when it seemed like South Africa would finally get new spectrum licensed, legal battles brought the spectrum auction to a standstill.
September 8, 2021
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Commercial Law
Update: New PAIA Regulations
On the 27 August 2021, the Department of Justice published new regulations relating to the Promotion of Access to Information Act (“PAIA”).
September 3, 2021
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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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