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How Anton Piller Orders Rescue Your Data Before It Disappears

Imagine discovering that an ex-employee has copied your client database and is already trading on it. In minutes they can encrypt, delete or dump that data offshore.

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Guardians Of Privacy: A Comparative Analysis Of Data Protection Laws In South Africa And Mauritius

In an era where personal data is a valuable commodity, robust data protection laws are essential to safeguard privacy and foster trust in digital economies.

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AI Impersonation: The Rise Of Deception By Design

As artificial intelligence ("AI") continues to advance, the line between reality and simulation is becoming increasingly blurred.

South Africa Technology

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POPIA In Practice: What The Latest Developments Mean For South African Businesses

In the initial years following the commencement of the Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA), the Information Regulator adopted a measured approach, focusing primarily on education...

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Adams & Adams

AI On Trial: Embarking On An AI POC

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Understanding Agentic AI And Generative AI: Legal And Ethical Considerations

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Backdating NDAs: Can You Make Confidentiality Retroactive?

South Africa Privacy

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Striking A Balance Between Performance And Protection – Wearable Technologies In Sports

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Webber Wentzel

Is Surveillance Permissible In An Increasingly Privacy-Conscious World?

South Africa Privacy

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Adams & Adams

Personalisation In Advertising - Data Protection And Privacy Issues

South Africa Privacy

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Webber Wentzel

Privacy, Surveillance, And Legal Rights: De Jager V Netcare Limited

South Africa Privacy

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Privacy On Trial

South Africa Privacy

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Shaping The Future Of AI Governance In South Africa

South Africa Technology

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Combatting Counterfeit Goods In The E-commerce World

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Addressing Fraud, Corruption And Money Laundering Risks In The African Continental Free Trade Area

South Africa Criminal

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Gaga Over Labubu

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

South Africa's SCA Reinforces Judicial Support For Arbitration Agreements

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

An Overview Of ESG Fraud Risks In The African Mining Sector

South Africa Energy

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Corporate Governance 2025

South Africa Commercial

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AI's Ethical And Legal Dilemmas: Personal Rights, Power Imbalances, And Accountability

In the 1970s classic Colossus: The Forbin Project, AI's unchecked growth leads to a dystopian world where human agency is overridden by the machine's cold logic.

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Securing Data Privacy: Key Highlights Of Namibia's Data Protection Bill, 2023

Namibia currently lacks comprehensive data protection legislation in line with the constitutional right to privacy and other laws such as the Labour Act and the Financial Intelligence Act...

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Data As An Asset

In today's digital economy, data has emerged as a cornerstone asset for businesses, fundamentally shaping how organisations operate and innovate.

South Africa Privacy

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ESG Indicators In Brief: Combatting Corruption And Protecting Personal Information

This article is the last of a three part series which will consider environmental, social and governance indicators ("ESG") and the factors that have the potential to impact the components of ESG. In the second article...

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Andersen in South Africa

Legal Considerations For Foreign Businesses Entering The E-commerce Market In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Death Of The Customer's Paper: Is The Customer's Contract Paper Still Relevant In The Era Of Vendor Standard Terms?

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Human Biological Specimens And POPIA

South Africa Healthcare

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Andersen in South Africa

Does POPIA Regulate DNA Processing?

South Africa Privacy

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Andersen in South Africa

Digital Transformation: Evolving Business Models And Evolving Risks (Manufacturer's Edition)

South Africa Technology

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Building Cyber Resilience: The Strategic Imperative Of Zero Trust

South Africa Technology

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Cybersecurity Insurance: Are You Cyber Insurable?

South Africa Technology

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SNG Grant Thornton

Strengthening Cyber Security: The Crucial Role Of Internal Audit

South Africa Technology

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SNG Grant Thornton

Artificial Intelligence In Court Proceedings

South Africa Technology

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The EU AI Act Passes: Should South Africa Follow Suit And Regulate Artificial Intelligence?

Worldwide Technology

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Cybersecurity Insurance: Are You Cyber Insurable?

In the digital age, the escalating sophistication of cyber threats necessitates innovative solutions to mitigate financial losses.

South Africa Technology

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SNG Grant Thornton

Strengthening Cyber Security: The Crucial Role Of Internal Audit

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, organisations face numerous challenges in safeguarding their digital assets and sensitive information.

South Africa Technology

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SNG Grant Thornton

Artificial Intelligence In Court Proceedings

In the United Kingdom the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary has published guidance for Judges on the use of Artificial Intelligence ("AI").

South Africa Technology

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The EU AI Act Passes: Should South Africa Follow Suit And Regulate Artificial Intelligence?

Last week, the European Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, the first of its kind in the world. As South African companies continue to adopt Artificial Intelligence ("AI") at a rapid pace...

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Cracking Down On Privacy: Are You Prepared For A Data Privacy Audit?

South Africa Privacy

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Data Privacy Trends Forecast For 2024

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, data privacy rises as a critical concern for businesses and individuals alike. In South Africa, the Protection of Personal Information Act...

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Andersen in South Africa

Conversational AI Leaks: Should Employers Ban The Use Of ChatGPT In The Workplace?

OpenAI, the creator of the infamous ChatGPT, recently announced that its chatbot will now be able to access more up-to-date information. The OpenAI chatbot will now have knowledge...

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Artificial Intelligence And Surveillance

Most people think of Google as being the full extent of the Internet. However, this is a common misconception since Google only accounts for about 20% of the Internet.

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Regulating The "Tech" In FinTech

Establishing guidelines for technology use within the business is important as it ensures consistent and secure practices among employees.

South Africa Technology

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Risks Of Contracting With IT Vendors

South Africa Media & IT

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With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: With Great AI Comes Great IntelligENS

South Africa Technology

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Scaling Your IT Business By Having The Right Contracts And Policies In Place

South Africa Technology

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Understanding Data Privacy Regulations In South Africa: Lessons From Meta's Recent Fine

South Africa Privacy

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Andersen in South Africa

PAIA Compliance And Private Bodies: The Obligation Of Annual Reporting

South Africa Compliance

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Wearing Prada In The Metaverse: Legal Considerations In The Metaverse Marketplace

South Africa Technology

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Challenges In Regulating The Use Of Artificial Intelligence

South Africa Technology

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Data Center Vendors – A View At Risk Management

South Africa Technology

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It Is Time To Stress-Test Your Privacy And Data Protection Controls

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Barnard Inc.

Why Are You Being Asked To Change Your International Contracts?

European Union Privacy

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AI In The Spotlight

South Africa Technology

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Looking Into The AI Crystal Ball

South Africa Technology

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Let's BeReal: The Information Security Risks In The BeReal App

South Africa Privacy

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Instaworthy Data Protection Fine

South Africa Privacy

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Does POPIA Apply To Social Media Posts?

South Africa Privacy

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SchoemanLaw Inc.

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Latest Videos

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ENSign | AI In Financial Services - A Data Privacy Perspective (Video)

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The WhatsApp Privacy Policy Debate - Expresso Show 17 May 2021 (Video)

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SchoemanLaw Inc.

ENSafrica Webinar | How POPIA Affects Your IP | 19 May 2021 (Video)

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A ‘Triple Distilled' Summary Of Recent Trade Mark SCA Cases (Video)

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Adams & Adams

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