by VDT Attorneys | Jan 28, 2024 | Data privacy, Data Protection, Data Security, POPIA, Privacy, Protection of Personal Information Act
‘Privacy’ essentially entails that each person should have the ability to decide on the use of their personal information, what they want to do with it and when and how it is shared. The constant evolution of technology and its continued sophistication means that the...
by VDT Attorneys | Oct 6, 2023 | AI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Data privacy, POPIA
Despite the numerous advantages of AI, its rapid development is surpassing, not only South Africa’s existing regulatory framework, resources, and capabilities, but also globally.This gives rise to two main issues: firstly, the concerns surrounding data privacy...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 14, 2023 | Cyber security, Data privacy, Privacy
Dr Ann Cavoukian, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and developer of the concept of ‘Privacy by Design,’ states that: “Privacy by Design is a concept I developed back in the 90’s, to address the ever-growing and systemic effects...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 21, 2022 | Consumer, Data privacy, Data Protection, Technology
The above situation will probably sound familiar to most business owners around the world as businesses have adopted a range of remote, flexible and hybrid working models for their businesses. But, is there a greater risk in staff working more remotely and your...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 16, 2021 | Compliance, Data privacy, Data Protection, POPI Act, POPIA
You are correct in assuming that you will need to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) if you obtain and use personal information of your clients, including also ensuring that third parties that you pass such information on to, also comply. ...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 16, 2021 | Cyber security, Data privacy, Data Protection, POPI Act, POPIA
The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) requires all businesses to secure the integrity and confidentiality of personal information in their possession. It is important to remember that POPIA is in effect from 01 July 2020, with the exception of...
