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Yesterday

Several flaws in SA’s draft data and cloud policy, say experts

Industry insiders highlight failings in the Draft National Policy on Data and Cloud, questioning government’s approach to co-owning locally-generated data.

Sibahle Malinga

Argility Technology Group

Yesterday

POPIA: Be sure to exercise an abundance of caution

It’s a long road to POPIA compliance and while the finish line is in sight, only one attitude will ensure your business crosses the line with confidence.

Spectrum auction

Thursday

President Ramaphosa wants spectrum impasse resolved soon

The president calls for mediation in the legal disputes that have held back the country’s spectrum auction process.

Thursday

MiVoice app helps manage domestic-employee relationships

The newly launched mobile app helps users manage domestic employee relationships and ensures both parties legally comply with HR laws.

Tuesday

Can you be fired for a WhatsApp conversation?

You can be dismissed for making derogatory remarks within a WhatsApp group and for inciting unrest within the company, says Nicol Myburgh, head: CRS Technologies HCM Business Unit.

CRS Technologies

Monday

The POPIA Readiness survey goes live

Share your POPIA compliance experience and stand a chance to win a R4 000 shopping voucher.

4 Jun

Insider risk a key threat as POPIA deadline looms

Insider risk remains a challenge, despite ongoing training and awareness campaigns.

COVID-19 tenders

3 Jun

Online publication of COVID-19 tenders takes war to corruption

The online publication of all COVID-related contracts across all public entities has established a precedent for greater transparency, says president Cyril Ramaphosa.

3 Jun

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.

Cyber Crimes Bill

2 Jun

President Ramaphosa signs Cyber Crimes Bill into law

This Bill, which is now an Act of Parliament, creates offences for and criminalises, among others, the disclosure of data messages which are harmful.

Inspired Testing

1 Jun

Inspired Testing appoints Ben Tyler to oversee UK delivery, professional services

Tyler will be part of the Inspired Testing UK’s senior management team and will play a vital role in driving the overall 2025 strategy.

Inspired Testing

1 Jun

Is your chatbot POPIA compliant?

When a business uses a chatbot, a lot of real-time data about end-users may be obtained during the conversation, says Maison Samuels, candidate attorney at Webber Wentzel.

South African Revenue Service

31 May

Taxman SARS pursues crypto dealers at SA exchanges

AltCoinTrader, Luno, and VALR confirm that they have received requests for transactional information in relation to a small number of customers.