New regulations for the investigation, search, access or seizure of cyber articles
The new standard operating procedures for cyber investigations outline guidelines for conducting searches, seizing evidence, and accessing digital data while protecting individuals' rights, write Wendy Tembedza, partner, Prineil Padayachy, senior associate, and...
Consent puts the customer in control
In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, the concept of consumer consent has taken centre stage for companies. Gone are the days when consent was assumed; today, the control is firmly in the hands of the consumer. For those companies who handle consumer data,...
Keep data safe or pay the price
With the implementation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), organisations in South Africa need to prioritise stringent data security measures or otherwise risk facing significant penalties and implications, writes Lisa Strydom, senior manager of...
Are ESG-related expenses tax deductible?
The sustainability of economies and in turn, society, largely hinges on how well we adopt Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Given that naturally this comes at some cost, the tax deductibility of related expenses comes into focus. Cor Kraamwinkel, partner...
Putting you in control with the power of consent
In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, the concept of consumer consent has taken centre stage for companies. Gone are the days when consent was assumed; today, the control is firmly in the hands of the consumer. For those companies who handle consumer data,...
Why energy efficiency compliance builds business trust
As much as businesses want to become more energy efficient, the reality is that South Africa is a challenging environment in which to do so. By Muhammad Ali, MD of World Wide Industrial & Systems Engineers Most organisations are dependent on Eskom for their power,...
How to deal with disputes in the Metaverse
Given the multi-faceted nature of the Metaverse, the disputes that could arise are limitless. It is therefore important that dispute resolution mechanisms that will be used in dealing with Metaverse-related disputes are agile enough to account for a new legal...
The crucial nexus of data governance and GRC
In today's data-driven landscape, the importance of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) cannot be overstated. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management It is disheartening to witness short sightedness when it comes to the perspective on governance. Many...
Meeting SA’s 2050 Net Zero emission requirements before it becomes costly and arduous
South Africa hopes to reach net zero emissions by 2050 in its low-emission development strategy. While the target has already received significant buy-in from local companies and institutions, none are under any illusions about the challenge that lies ahead. As Sune...
A unified approach to compliance, risk, and culture
In today's interconnected digital environment, ensuring the security of sensitive information and maintaining a resilient infrastructure has never been more crucial. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance officer at Galix The amalgamation of compliance, risk...
AI and green tech skills can help companies get to net zero
Over recent months, people around the world have been experiencing the impact of climate change first-hand. It's no surprise that we've seen an increased drive for businesses to meet growing expectations for environmental accountability. By Zuko Mdwaba, Salesforce...
MTN CEO shares strategic vision
South Africa is confronting the pressing realities of climate change head-on, contending with a warming trend surpassing the global average by more than double, according to South Africa's Nationally Determined Contribution under the United Nations' Paris Climate...