Security and Legal

Security challenges in the digital world

Dec 9, 2015

On the flip side, the good guys will also have an advantage now. There’s a promise of potential evidence, real time intelligence, augmented reality and augmented enforcement.

Does your social media team know the CPA?

Dec 9, 2015

You may know the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) – but are all your client-facing staff members familiar with it? If your own terms and conditions on your web site and company documentation don’t comply – and your social media team is unfamiliar with the Act – your...

Bonitas ‘revolutionises’ fight against healthcare fraud

Nov 25, 2015

Healthcare fraud is one of the fastest growing and leading crimes in the country; it is also the most complex form of financial fraud to detect, monitor and prevent.

New standard for cloud security and data privacy

Nov 4, 2015

In the cloud-first, mobile-first era, companies in every industry around the globe are using cloud computing to power their transformation into digital businesses. By Theo Watson, Microsoft corporate attorney Organisations are turning to the cloud due to the business...

The dangers inherent in social media

Oct 28, 2015

Social media is with us, and it’s pervasive – but so many people are still doing it very badly. Social media legal expert Emma Sadleir says the latest generation of phones and connectivity are incredibly powerful, and users need to be aware of the wide impact they can...

Social media: When ‘opinion’ becomes ‘defamation’

Oct 20, 2015

With over a billion users, Facebook has become a powerful place for businesses to create awareness of their offerings and services and to engage one-on-one with potential clients. Unfortunately, it also gives a massive platform to the “unhappy” and can be damaging to...

Why courts prefer business rescue to liquidation

Sep 8, 2015

In a climate where many South African firms are feeling a knock-on effect from business closures, alternatives to liquidation may be welcome – and business rescue should be considered.

What cloud providers must know about compliance with the PoPI Act

Dec 5, 2014

Cloud computing has become a pervasive technology that has changed the way consumers and employees operate, as they have come to rely on services such as the Outlook.com, Nokia HERE Drive+, and music streaming services such as Nokia MixRadio. By Theo Watson, Microsoft...

Protect data availability to comply with POPI

Sep 17, 2014

Protecting customers’ personal information against loss or damage is just as important for companies considering the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act as protecting it against theft and unauthorised access, says Jos Floor, Director of Corporate and IP Law...

POPI success depends on effective implementation and regulation

Sep 1, 2014

The industry remains abuzz with talk around the recently Gazetted Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act, yet the compliance rate of South Africa’s enterprises varies significantly. For Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) the pace to become compliant is...

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