Cyber crimes, sci-tech bills sent to president for approval

The changes to the database regulations indicate the importance placed on the protection of the public’s right to privacy, says Webber Wentzel.

The battle for compensation between Nkosana Makate and Vodacom may not be over yet, despite the former scoring another court victory yesterday.

Information Regulator chairperson Pansy Tlakula advises local organisations to use the one-year grace period to put compliance measures in place.

The telco says the union mistook its courteous engagements with it as an actual right in law that it had to be consulted with.

The Constitutional Court dismisses Telkom’s bid to be allowed to install telecoms stations at locations of its choice without prior approval from local authorities.

From the first of July, organisations will have 12 months to comply with the conditions for the lawful processing of personal information.

The software digitises and automates labour relations processes and enables labour relations teams to conduct cases in compliance with best practice.

Minister Dr Blade Nzimande appoints a committee to unearth how the National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s R100 million IT system turned out not fit-for-purpose.

The Presidency has announced the commencement of certain sections of the 2013 Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act.

The rapid, mass move to working from home amplifies the need for the country’s Cyber Crimes Bill, which has been years in the making, to become law.

The energy department publishes the request for information in respect of the commencement of a nuclear build programme to the extent of 2 500MW.

The global tech giants halt the sales of facial recognition technology to police amid protests about brutality after the killing of George Floyd.