- 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 Zandile Mthabela
If you don’t comply with a Rule 41A of the Uniform Rules of Court, you run the risk of being stopped dead in your tracks or being turned away by a Registrar when attending court to issue summons or a
- 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.
- Published on
- by Tshepiso Hadebe
In South Africa the month of August is of great significance. It marks Women’s month, when the country pays tribute to thousands of women who marched to the Union Buildings on the 9th of August 1956 to protest against the
- 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 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 Zandile Mthabela
If you don’t comply with a Rule 41A of the Uniform Rules of Court, you run the risk of being stopped dead in your tracks or being turned away by a Registrar when attending court to issue summons or a
- 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.
- Published on
- by Tshepiso Hadebe
In South Africa the month of August is of great significance. It marks Women’s month, when the country pays tribute to thousands of women who marched to the Union Buildings on the 9th of August 1956 to protest against the
- 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.
Administrative and Procurement Law
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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Commercial Law
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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Administrative and Procurement Law
NOTICE OF MEDIATION IS INUNDATED COURTS’ BEACON OF HOPE
If you don’t comply with a Rule 41A of the Uniform Rules of Court, you run the risk of being stopped dead in your tracks or being turned away by a Registrar when attending court to issue summons or a notice of motion.
October 5, 2021
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Commercial Law
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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Commercial Law
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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Commercial Law
Happy Women’s Day – Empowering Women in the Digital Age
In South Africa the month of August is of great significance. It marks Women’s month, when the country pays tribute to thousands of women who marched to the Union Buildings on the 9th of August 1956 to protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women.
August 10, 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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