Uber takes issue with proposed legislation

With the POPI Act drawing closer, the Information Regulator and the Direct Marketers Association of SA thrash out their differences.

Suppliers argue that it is the duty of the consumer to read the T&Cs, says Sergio dos Santos, candidate attorney at Webber Wentzel.

The Supreme Court of Appeal will hear an application to appeal the ruling that favours deductions from the bank accounts of SA's most vulnerable citizens.

Non-compliance with the GDPR might result in loss of reputation and the consequences thereof, says Dr Peter Tobin.

Half of local firms surveyed in ITWeb's online survey admitted to not being ready for the looming implementation of the Protection of Personal Information Act.

The Advertising Standards Authority rules that Vodacom is not in breach of the advertising codes in claiming to have SA's best network.

No value-added tax will be levied on the issue, acquisition, collection or buying of any crypto-currency, an amendment Bill proposes.

After direct marketers slammed the POPI Act's "opt-in" provisions, the regulator says they are in the best interests of data subjects.

The Direct Marketing Association of SA says Section 69 of the POPI Act will negatively impact its industry.

The GDPR is the `gold standard' of data protection law and it will help SA interpret POPIA when it comes into effect, says Michalsons.

The massive fine against Google by European competition authorities is a money grab that hardly benefits its own consumers, and raises prices for everyone else.