- Published on
- 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
- by Kelly Lekaise
Social media is abuzz with the latest Netflix documentary “The Tinder Swindler”. This documentary follows the lives of three women who were swindled by a con artist, who lured them into a romantic relationship on Tinder.
- Published on
- by Sadia Rizvi
In South Africa, commissioners of oaths are regulated by the Justices of The Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act (“the Act”).
- Published on
- 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
- 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 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 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 Sadia Rizvi
The spread of COVID-19 has negatively influenced the output of work at a global level. It has affected nearly every sector and has ultimately halted cross border trade.
- Published on
- by Nonhlanhla Ngwenya
Within the past month, we have gone from mainly needing to authenticate and verify documents through a physical (wet-ink) signature to an era where the need to authenticate and verify documents online is inevitable.
- Published on
- 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
- by Kelly Lekaise
Social media is abuzz with the latest Netflix documentary “The Tinder Swindler”. This documentary follows the lives of three women who were swindled by a con artist, who lured them into a romantic relationship on Tinder.
- Published on
- by Sadia Rizvi
In South Africa, commissioners of oaths are regulated by the Justices of The Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act (“the Act”).
- Published on
- 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
- 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 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 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 Sadia Rizvi
The spread of COVID-19 has negatively influenced the output of work at a global level. It has affected nearly every sector and has ultimately halted cross border trade.
- Published on
- by Nonhlanhla Ngwenya
Within the past month, we have gone from mainly needing to authenticate and verify documents through a physical (wet-ink) signature to an era where the need to authenticate and verify documents online is inevitable.
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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Media and OTT
My Enemies Are After Me: Are cyber romance crimes punishable by law in South Africa?
Social media is abuzz with the latest Netflix documentary “The Tinder Swindler”. This documentary follows the lives of three women who were swindled by a con artist, who lured them into a romantic relationship on Tinder.
March 7, 2022
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Commercial Law
VIRTUAL COMMISSIONING IN SOUTH AFRICA
In South Africa, commissioners of oaths are regulated by the Justices of The Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act (“the Act”).
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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Commercial Law
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
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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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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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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Commercial Law
COVID-19: The importance working paperlessly in law firms
The spread of COVID-19 has negatively influenced the output of work at a global level. It has affected nearly every sector and has ultimately halted cross border trade.
May 25, 2020
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Commercial Law
COVID-19 Update: Verifying Electronic Signatures and Notarisation
Within the past month, we have gone from mainly needing to authenticate and verify documents through a physical (wet-ink) signature to an era where the need to authenticate and verify documents online is inevitable.
May 15, 2020
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