May 4, 2016
In South Africa laws to protect and effectively manage personal data is nothing new. We are all aware of the ongoing implications and impact of POPI, the protection of personal information legislation that has been introduced to safeguard the interests of end users,...
May 4, 2016
One cannot grasp the scale of the average company’s data footprint, especially considering the rapid pace at which new technologies are being introduced. During this process, every bit of that data needs to be managed securely and compliantly, not only in...
Apr 22, 2016
Today’s complex investigation and litigation environments are posing significant logistical challenges for companies. Increased reputational risks arising from bad publicity following a regulatory investigation, prosecution or civil suit is influencing the...
Mar 31, 2016
South African enterprises are actively looking to next generation application and analytics platforms, but they need to be aware that the platforms alone cannot assure quality data and effective data governance, warns Johann van der Walt, director of operations at...
Mar 22, 2016
Although CIOs are primarily responsible for the IT asset lifecycle, most executives have very little or no idea when it comes to IT asset disposal (ITAD). More importantly, very few know how to meet legislative compliance whilst reducing total cost of ownership....
Feb 1, 2016
Cybercrime cost the South African economy approximately R5,8-billion in 2014, writes Leishen Pillay, partner at Hogan Lovells. Addressing the substantial financial impact of cybercrime on South African businesses has been quite critical, especially of late, as the...
