Prepare for Europe’s new data protection law
In just a few weeks, a new EU law will be approved which will heavily impact the regulatory landscape far beyond Europe’s borders. Aiming to protect consumers’ sensitive information, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will harmonise current legislation...
Open Group IT4IT Reference Architecture model available in SA
South African companies can now optimise their IT team's value delivery, with the recently-released IT4IT Reference Architecture Version 2.0, launched by The Open Group in October 2015. The IT4IT Standard was created by members of The Open Group: the global...
New bill will have a profound impact
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development recently published a general notice in the Government Gazette, inviting interested parties to comment on the proposed Debt Collection Amendment Bill. Comments are due before 30 November 2015. Peter Rafferty, CEO...
The effect of the POPI act on IT
The importance of data management has increased considerably in recent years due to the advances in big data mining and the benefits it offers businesses. The nature of data management is again undergoing substantial changes, due to the introduction of the Protection...
Is it time to find a new home for your data?
CIOs can't stay away from the cloud anymore. The cloud enables businesses to create new business models and accelerate innovation. The cloud also represents a new type of data management, as more and more companies are leveraging the cloud to implement new IT services...
BBBEE: Sector codes to clash with generic codes?
The legal framework for Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment in South Africa (BBBEE) has recently been significantly reformed through several amendments to the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act and new "generic" Codes of Good Practice (which set out the...
Copyright Amendment Bill – SA’s latest IP minefield
It is no secret that South Africa's current copyright legislation is outdated and in dire need of an overhaul. So when news broke that government was set to publish a Copyright Amendment Bill in July this year, the IP fraternity was atwitter with excitement and...
Impact of proposed changes in debt collection
On 14 October 2015 the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development issued an invitation for comment on suggested changes to the Debt Collectors Act - a move that could have a profound impact on the debt collection industry. According to Peter Rafferty, CEO of...
South Africa to introduce new Cybersecurity Legislation
On 2 September 2015, local authorities published a 128-page draft Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill for public comment. The Bill is part of a set of laws and policy initiatives in South Africa that aim to regulate the ever-expanding online economy, and the surge in...
PoPI drives IT security as business priority
The Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act has received significant media attention over the past two years, particularly around the various aspects covered and how to comply, writes Simeon Tassev, Director of Galix. While the appointment of the regulator has...
DAMA SA sheds light on data governance challenges
The recent DAMA SA Conference unpacked a number of data governance related issues including real experiences of South African corporates. What was starkly apparent is that business input is critical to achieving data governance, data quality and moving from passive to...
IAB SA makes submissions on Copyright Amendment Bill
The IAB SA has made written submissions to the Department of Trade and Industry on the draft Copyright Amendment Bill, which was published in July this year. The initial August deadline for submissions had been previously been extended until 16 September. "The current...