Data protection compliance portal launched for direct marketers
Members of the Direct Marketing Association of SA (DMASA) now have access to a handy online tool-kit that assesses their compliance with the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act in minutes. By clicking on https://dmasacomplianceportal.org/DMASA and answering...
Epson announces GOTS approval for UltraChrome DG inks
As consumers and brands become increasingly conscious of the origins of the clothing and fabrics they purchase, textile manufacturers need to be able to prove their eco credentials. Epson is pleased to confirm that its Ultrachrome DG inks and cotton pre-treatment...
POPIA: what employers need to know
The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which came into force on 1 July 2020 places several obligations on employers in terms of managing employees personal information; it also gives certain rights to privacy to employees. By Kirsten Eiser,...
Construction industry must gear up for POPI
The commencement of the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act will impact a vast number of businesses, regardless of their nature or size. And, as one of the major contributors and employment providers to the South African economy, the construction industry is...
Compliance and chief risk officers influence positive change
Compliance and Chief Risk Officers (CROs) worldwide face many of the same challenges and these have been further highlighted with the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic. By Bosman Stramrood, GM of Lexis GRC at LexisNexis Common challenges faced include leadership buy-in...
Kyocera urges responsible disposal of toner cartridges
Each year, 375-million used printer cartridges are thrown away with most ending up in landfills or in incinerators. The global e-waste disposal market size is expected to reach $14 200-million by 2025, from $9 680,5-million in 2019. This mountain of waste can be...
Covid-19 database includes a greater focus on privacy
Although the law permits the National Department of Health (DOH) to develop and maintain a national database to assist in combatting the spread of Covid-19, which includes contact tracing and geospatial hotspot mapping, there have been some new amendments to the laws....
A step in the right direction
The appointment of the Presidential State-Owned Enterprise Council should be welcomed. A key area of its focus should be the governance challenges faced by SOEs. By Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA), and Dr Simo Lushaba,...
Randpark suburb builds its own TownSquare
When you drive through the leafy suburb of Randpark you will maybe notice the community's parks, people (now) walking their dogs, cyclists and walkers of all ages. You might also notice the impressive entrance to the prestigious Randpark Club, with its two world-class...
Not all hand sanitisers are equal …
Right now each time you walk in or out of a shop, office or building, you're supposed to use whatever hand sanitiser they're offering - unless you bring your own. By Burt Rodrigues CEO of Biodx And to be safe at home you've probably been buying various products off...
D-Day for POPI Act compliance looming
After a seven-year wait President Ramaphosa has announced that 01 July 2020 is D-Day for the commencement of the POPI Act. By Ezra Pillay, compliance specialist at LexisNexis South Africa Businesses will have a grace period of 12 months in which to ensure they are...
Technology delivers results at a fraction of the cost
Whether proactive or reactive, due diligence comes at a cost. The growing risk of fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, extremism, counterfeiting, political risk and other criminal activities, means that the need for enhanced efforts is more imperative than...