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THE “NEDBANK BREACH”: WHAT IF THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT WAS IN FORCE?

Nedbank has handled the data breach its direct marketing services supplier - Computer Facilities (Pty) Ltd – suffered last week, reasonably well.

READY YOURSELF TO COMPLY WITH THE PROMOTION OF ACCESS TO INFORMATION ACT

Section 32(1) of the Constitution entrenches the fundamental right of access to information.

LEGAL STATUS OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY IN SOUTH AFRICA

Sub-Saharan Africa has a 70% unbanked population. This statistic indicates there exists the enormous potential for the adoption of blockchain-based solutions as an alternative to traditional payment options.

Cloud services contracts and data protection

Technology constantly revolves and brings with it new opportunities for economic growth and development.

To Disclaim or Not to Disclaim

Disclaimers are a good way for businesses to contract out of liability.

HUMAN IMPLANTS AND HACKING

When we talk of the risks of the internet of everything, hacking and cybersecurity, what usually comes to mind are the best plausible steps to protect computers, computer systems and computer networks from any unlawful access or interferences.

THE INTERNET OF THINGS AND CYBERSECURITY

We live in extremely exciting yet precarious times. Technological advancements have made it possible for normal objects and gadgets to be equipped with the ability to identify, sense and process information as well as networking and communicating with other devices

A move towards Electronic Deeds Registration Systems (e-DRS)

Let’s imagine a time when all you had to do to uncover who owns a property was go to a public website and do a public deed search, which would reveal the deed holder.

National Payment System Act Review and why you should comment

In 2014 National Treasury issued an instruction prohibition by national and provincial public entities from making payments via the internet due to the risk associated with such transactions.

Do not click on that link – it might be a phishing email

Many people have been swindled out of their hard-earned money due to lack of information on fraud.

THE “NEDBANK BREACH”: WHAT IF THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT WAS IN FORCE?

Nedbank has handled the data breach its direct marketing services supplier - Computer Facilities (Pty) Ltd – suffered last week, reasonably well.

READY YOURSELF TO COMPLY WITH THE PROMOTION OF ACCESS TO INFORMATION ACT

Section 32(1) of the Constitution entrenches the fundamental right of access to information.

LEGAL STATUS OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY IN SOUTH AFRICA

Sub-Saharan Africa has a 70% unbanked population. This statistic indicates there exists the enormous potential for the adoption of blockchain-based solutions as an alternative to traditional payment options.

Cloud services contracts and data protection

Technology constantly revolves and brings with it new opportunities for economic growth and development.

To Disclaim or Not to Disclaim

Disclaimers are a good way for businesses to contract out of liability.

HUMAN IMPLANTS AND HACKING

When we talk of the risks of the internet of everything, hacking and cybersecurity, what usually comes to mind are the best plausible steps to protect computers, computer systems and computer networks from any unlawful access or interferences.

THE INTERNET OF THINGS AND CYBERSECURITY

We live in extremely exciting yet precarious times. Technological advancements have made it possible for normal objects and gadgets to be equipped with the ability to identify, sense and process information as well as networking and communicating with other devices

A move towards Electronic Deeds Registration Systems (e-DRS)

Let’s imagine a time when all you had to do to uncover who owns a property was go to a public website and do a public deed search, which would reveal the deed holder.

National Payment System Act Review and why you should comment

In 2014 National Treasury issued an instruction prohibition by national and provincial public entities from making payments via the internet due to the risk associated with such transactions.

Do not click on that link – it might be a phishing email

Many people have been swindled out of their hard-earned money due to lack of information on fraud.
Commercial Law
Melody Musoni

HUMAN IMPLANTS AND HACKING

When we talk of the risks of the internet of everything, hacking and cybersecurity, what usually comes to mind are the best plausible steps to protect computers, computer systems and computer networks from any unlawful access or interferences. 

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May 20, 2019 No Comments
Commercial Law
Melody Musoni

THE INTERNET OF THINGS AND CYBERSECURITY

We live in extremely exciting yet precarious times. Technological advancements have made it possible for normal objects and gadgets to be equipped with the ability to identify, sense and process information as well as networking and communicating with other devices to achieve some useful objective.

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March 20, 2019 No Comments
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