by VDT Attorneys | May 1, 2024 | BYOD, Cyber security, Data breach, Data Leakage, Data Protection, Data Security, Personal Device, POPI Act, Remote Work
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a widely recognised practice in terms of which employers permit their staff to utilise their personal devices such as smartphones, laptops, or tablets for work-related activities, including accessing the business’ data, network,...
by VDT Attorneys | May 1, 2024 | Arbitration, Commercial contracting, Dispute resolution, Mediation
The most common dispute resolution mechanisms that can be relied on for contracts include alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and litigation procedures. The first prize however is always that contracting parties can reach an amicable resolution amongst...
by VDT Attorneys | May 1, 2024 | Cyber, Cyber Law, Cyber-attack, Cybercrime, Cybercrimes, Data breach, Social Media
Social media accounts by their very nature are exposed online. This provides visibility and marketing benefits but also increases the possibility of abuse. With the media often sensationalising attacks on larger corporates, it can be easy to assume that smaller...
by VDT Attorneys | May 1, 2024 | Certification, Privacy Impact Assessments, Privacy Law Reform
In order to process certain categories of data, South African organisations require ‘prior authorisation’ from the national Information Regulator (‘the Regulator’) in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act 4 of 2013)...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 29, 2024 | Corporate governance, Ethics, King III, King IV, Social Responsibility
King IV considers organisations of relevance to include companies, retirement funds, non-profit organisations, municipalities, state-owned entities, trusts and similar juristic persons. Although there were many changes from the King III Report introduced by King IV,...
