Ensure data governance meets compliance requirements
As data growth continues at exponential rates and the value and sensitivity of data increases, laws around data are becoming increasingly onerous - particularly in highly regulated industries like financial services and healthcare as well as government. By Lourens...
A year of being grey(listed)
It's been a year since the global watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) put South Africa on a grey list for failing to meet international standards with regards to anti-money laundering, combating the financing of terrorism and proliferation financing. What...
Kyocera’s sustainability recognised with award and A-list ranking
Kyocera has received two significant accolades recently, solidifying its leadership in sustainability and innovation. The company earned the prestigious 2024 WorldStar Award for its ground-breaking packaging advancements and was named a "Major Player" in the IDC...
AI and ESG a symbiotic relationship
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) promises to be more transformative than any other technology in recent memory, with the power to give rise to new industries and professions while propelling the global economy toward a new era of prosperity. By Doug Woolley,...
Xero and Sumday enhance carbon accounting for advisors
Xero has announced a global partnership with advisor-first carbon accounting platform Sumday to help accountants and bookkeepers globally to manage their own and their clients' carbon accounting. As part of the partnership, Xero and Sumday will work together to...
SA’s bumpy road to meeting international best practice
It has been a year since the grim reality of South Africa's greylisting status by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). By Gabi Richards-Smith, partner, Kirsten Wolmarans, partner, Rashaad Carrim, partner and Lerato Lamola, associate director of Webber Wentzel While...
Prioritising data privacy and security
Ensuring data privacy and security isn't just a checkbox on the chief data officers (CDOs) to-do list - it's a continuous journey towards resilience and trust. By prioritising data governance, strengthening security measures, and fostering collaboration across...
How emerging markets can prepare for the EU’s new ESG regulations
In December 2021, European leaders emerged from the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow with a resolute commitment to translate climate pledges into tangible action. Since then, the European Union (EU) has rolled out a series of regulations applying Environmental,...
How to leverage suppliers to meet ESG targets
Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) practices have become a global standard. Still, as Bidvest International Logistics head of procurement Lenushka Parannath points out, it is not always easy for developing nations like South Africa to keep up. With...
The evolving role of the CIO requires a sustainability focus
As the world becomes increasingly digital and a shift by organisations to pursue generative AI (GenAI), a shift is taking place within boardrooms. CIOs are now fulfilling more strategic roles to drive digital transformation and sustainability. By Sarwar Khan, BT...
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,...