- Published on March 7, 2022
- by Delphine Daversin
Following the “Schrems 2” decision from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on 16 July 2020 invalidating the privacy shield((The Court of Justice invalidates Decision...
- Published on March 7, 2022
- by Melody Musoni
On 1 February 2022, section 58 (2) of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) came into full operation. This section relates to application for prior authorisation
- Published on November 23, 2021
- by Delphine Daversin
The use of video conferencing tools have surged with the COVID-19 pandemic. When organising virtual meetings, meeting organisers frequently request from attendees their consent to use the recording functionalities as it is convenient to prepare minutes, keep accurate records of
- Published on August 4, 2021
- 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 globe were hacked.
- Published on September 11, 2017
- by PPM Attorneys
They are simple and clear to understand. Don’t miss your opportunity to comment.
- Published on July 10, 2017
- by PPM Attorneys
The enacting of legislation undergoes a consultative process; the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000 (“PAJA”) provides that where an administrative action materially affects the rights of the public, the public must be consulted.
- Published on March 17, 2017
- by PPM Attorneys
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is in hot water. If the matter is not handled properly – and quickly, it could result in millions of beneficiaries drowning in financial woes. SASSA’s current contract for the payment of social
- Published on January 20, 2017
- by Lucien Pierce
The Department of Justice published the Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill, 2017 yesterday. It is, at first glance, much better than the 2016 draft.
Commercial Law
Two first decisions on Google Analytics’ data transfers to the US
Following the “Schrems 2” decision from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on 16 July 2020 invalidating the privacy shield((The Court of Justice invalidates Decision…
March 7, 2022
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Commercial Law
POPIA and Prior Authorisation
On 1 February 2022, section 58 (2) of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) came into full operation. This section relates to application for prior authorisation
March 7, 2022
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Commercial Law
THIS MEETING IS BEING RECORDED: DO YOU HAVE TO CONSENT TO IT?
The use of video conferencing tools have surged with the COVID-19 pandemic. When organising virtual meetings, meeting organisers frequently request from attendees their consent to use the recording functionalities as it is convenient to prepare minutes, keep accurate records of the meetings and easier to share with colleagues who might not have been able to attend the meetings.
November 23, 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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POPI’s draft regulations have been published
They are simple and clear to understand. Don’t miss your opportunity to comment.
September 11, 2017
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Commercial Law
The Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill – the rationale behind it and why you should comment
The enacting of legislation undergoes a consultative process; the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000 (“PAJA”) provides that where an administrative action materially affects the rights of the public, the public must be consulted.
July 10, 2017
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Commercial Law
THE SASSA CONTROVERSY: ASPECTS RELATED TO THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is in hot water. If the matter is not handled properly – and quickly, it could result in millions of beneficiaries drowning in financial woes. SASSA’s current contract for the payment of social grants expires on 31 March 2017.
March 17, 2017
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Commercial Law
The South African Cybercrimes & Cybersecurity Bill, 2017…much better!
The Department of Justice published the Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill, 2017 yesterday. It is, at first glance, much better than the 2016 draft.
January 20, 2017
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