Final POPI regulations published
The Information Regulator has published the final Protection of Personal Information regulations.
Cyber Crimes Bill inches closer to becoming law
The National Assembly sets wheels in motion to protect South Africans, as it passes legislation that addresses cyber crimes.
Fake news too hot to handle for Cyber Crimes Bill
The section that makes fake news a crime has been removed from the final version of the Cyber Crimes Bill.
The rising value of information and the law's response
As the value of information rises so does the importance of information security law, says David Luyt of Michalsons.
Regulatory update on the global data protection regulation
ITWeb events spoke to John Giles of Michalson's, who will be presenting at the ITWeb Governance, Risk and Compliance 2018 event about how an organisation can remain defensible.
Regulatory complexities await IT businesses in 2018
Several local and international laws are set to have an impact on IT businesses this year, but will struggle to keep up with the rapid pace of technology advances.
Regulator makes steady progress on POPI Act
The Information Regulator publishes draft regulations and invites people to comment on them by 7 November.
How valid are electronic signatures?
Meniko's GreenForm electronic signatures are a secure and reliable legal alternative to handwritten signatures under the South African law, the company says.
Cyber Crimes and Cyber Security Bill still open to abuse
With the 28 July cut-off date around the corner, the proposed law still harbours some unintended consequences.
Bot twist in AfriForum's social media furore
Some of the defendants in the civil rights organisation's case lack legal personhood and, therefore, cannot be prosecuted.
Cyber Crimes Bill still makes criminals of most of us
This law is analogous to banning knives because they could be used in the commission of a crime, writes Ivo Vegter.
GDPR first, POPI second: law expert
If you process any €€EU citizen data, you must comply with new EU General Data Protection Regulation, as well as with POPI.