Only 34% of SA organisations ready to comply with POPI Act

Telecoms operators welcome the government's withdrawal of the "flawed" and controversial Electronic Communications Amendment Bill from Parliament.

Companies need to regularly review their information security management system to ensure it continues protecting their critical information, says Jacques Fouche, MD of DVT Western Cape.

Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams shelves the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, noting Parliament is unlikely to finalise it before the upcoming general elections.

The power utility refutes claims by a cyber security researcher that a database leaked online belongs to the parastatal.

Risk management, auditing activities and compliance must be tied to and aligned with the corporate strategy, says e-SEK.

Automated P2P process in government departments is essential for clean audits.

Advances in technology and artificial intelligence in the mining industry raise issues like data protection, intellectual property ownership and legal liability, says Aalia Manie, a partner at Webber Wentzel.

With new legislation in place, cyber insurance provides comprehensive cover to respond to previously uninsurable risks, says ITOO.

Businesses can increase their broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) scorecard rating by investing in disability initiatives, but they need to do so for the right reasons.

The principles of good governance are elementary to the success and long-term sustainability of all businesses, says Charl Ueckermann, CEO of AVeS Cyber Security.

Content and customer experience teams must be thoroughly trained in all aspects of the GDPR, says Tim Walters of the Content Advisory.