Articles about Karl Blom

Understanding rights, obligations under Cybercrimes Act: Integral aspect of businesses' data and information protection processes

it is vital that businesses are aware of their obligations to notify authorities of certain events and offences, says Webber Wentzel.

The high cost of hidden chats: Regulators crack down on employee messaging

It is vital for employees to understand how to conduct themselves during dawn raids or interactions with regulators. Failure to do so may result in significant consequences for the employer.

Protecting your personal information when gaming

Whenever you interact with a game – setting up your profile, sending messages in chats or publishing content in the game – the gaming company is processing your information.

Comprehensive preparation will contain fall-out from ransomware attacks

Follow the three-step strategy, which is to mitigate the risk before an event occurs; manage an event; and review controls and processes regularly, given that technology and threats are constantly evolving.

Spilling the beans on disputes in the metaverse

Metaverse disputes can stem from currency and crypto investment, virtual items or assets, virtual real estate, data, policies, rules and governance systems.

POPIA thoughts and perspectives… 10 months in

Ensuring POPIA compliance during an M&A transaction may require some upfront planning.

Information Regulator publishes invitation for public comments on new POPIA regulations

The amended Draft Regulations cover various steps that people can take in exercising their rights under POPIA and how businesses can request consent for direct marketing purposes.

Cybercrimes Bill signed by the President

This Bill will now be known as the Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020, and it criminalises various types of cyber crimes.

Final regulations to transform ICT sector have been passed

These regulations expand on key requirements in the draft regulations published in February 2020.

SA’s TMT sector faces legal challenges and opportunities in 2021

Cyber security, B-BBEE and the allocation of high frequency radio spectrum will top the list of priorities for executives in the technology, media and telecommunications sector this year.

POPIA unpacked: What you need to know

There is a 12-month grace period – until 30 June 2021 – by which to comply with the comprehensive requirements set out in POPIA.

Podcast: The effect of COVID-19 on cyber security and cyber breaches

In this podcast, Webber Wentzel experts discuss several issues relevant to business in managing the risks associated with cyber crime.