ARTICLES
ARTICLES
ARTICLES
The impact of POPI on social media
Whose tweet is it anyway
Whose article is this anyway
Liability for damages suffered due to a cyber-attack
Effects and consequences of force majeure events on contracts
How to respond to CCMA referrals
Employees who test positive for the Covid-19
Brexit and the GDPR
Tips when using influencers in marketing campaigns
Commercial leases – what to look out for as a retail tenant
Compensation for adverse side effects to mandatory vaccinations
WhatsApp and other messaging platforms
Does s 69 sound the death knell for unsolicited, direct marketing in SA?
Selling on-line? When do you need to register as a credit provider under the national credit act 34 of 2005
How POPI will impact direct marketing
What to consider when appointing someone to design your website, online store, or application
INFLUENCER OR INFLUENCED
ARE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT AN INFLUENCER POSTS? Influencer marketing has become a cornerstone of on-trend advertising, and for a long-time these relationships were largely unregulated. Attention has recently fallen on influencer marketing, both internationally and...
Liquidation vs Business rescue
IT'S YOUR CALL The state of the economy has no doubt caused many shareholders and directors to have to consider whether their company should stay as is, downsize, go into business rescue or, if all else fails, liquidate. Before considering whether to liquidate or go...
Stronger Rules Ahead for Social Media Scraping?
In a collaborative effort to strengthen data protection on social media, South Africa joins 16 other global data protection authorities in highlighting the urgent need for social media companies to better safeguard personal information from data scraping. With the...
POPI vs GDPR
Data protection has recently become a popular topic, and as the world becomes more sensitive to the protection of personal information, and the associated risks in the event of a breach, countries are creating and developing various legislations and protocols to...
Essential Cyber Security Strategies
Cybersecurity is critical for businesses in South Africa due to several unique and impactful factors that affect both their operational stability and reputation. Here’s why it’s essential: 1. Rising Cyber Threat Landscape South Africa experiences one of the highest...
Copyright Amendment Act: A Creative Bloom or Doom?
South Africa's Copyright Bill amended after 50 years. What does this mean for creatives ? For decades, South Africa has strived to align with international standards, and recently, the creative industry has experienced a surge in global interest and collaborations....
Joint Standard 1 of 2023: POPIA’s Golden Apple
Joint Standard 1 of 2023 has been introduced to support compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Clear guidelines for data privacy, lawful processing, and security have been established, with an emphasis placed on transparency and...
Ace Your AI Policy
New AI Framework: The Ace Up Your Sleeve For A Smarter Policy South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies released the National Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework in August 2024, marking the country's first step toward AI policy. The...