Dec 14, 2021
With the arrival of the festive season comes new legislation, and a new weapon in the fight against cybercriminals. On 1 December, several elements of South Africa’s new Cybercrimes Act came into effect, six months after President Cyril Ramaphosa first signed...
Dec 10, 2021
More laws and regulations are not going to solve the many problems business – and the country – face. Only changed behaviour will do that. By Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) Reading through the proposed amendments...
Nov 26, 2021
The need for compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) has placed the spotlight firmly on data management as a core component of compliance. By Chris de Bruyn, ops director and head of compliance at Gabsten With PoPIA coming into effect,...
Nov 26, 2021
Cloud computing, the shift to digital experiences, and connected sensors have made it possible for companies to collect and process vast amounts of data around consumers – often to their benefit. For many companies, data is their most valuable asset. By Charl...
Nov 25, 2021
The global economy has recently seen a rapid rise in online marketplaces and platforms, whereby sellers can easily connect and transact with buyers. By Prenisha Martin, tax associate at Baker McKenzie Johannesburg This substantial increase in digitisation has led to a...
Nov 24, 2021
For any SME, the starting point of a data protection strategy is understanding the general regulatory framework applicable to it. By Wayne Sedice, strategic BI consultant at PBT Group As this may differ per country, the SME must identify the general compliance...
