by VDT Attorneys | Jul 14, 2017 | Information Technology, Social Media
We live in a time when the bulk of our communication is electronic. This holds implications for important aspects like contracting and raises difficult questions as to when contracts come into existence and become enforceable. In terms of our law a valid contract is...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 8, 2017 | Commercial, Social Media
Your concerns are not unfounded as social media (ab)use can negatively impact on employee productivity and inappropriate employee social media conduct can pose a business risk for an employer. Internet usage via an employer’s infrastructure can be regulated by the...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 11, 2016 | Information, Litigation, Social Media, Technology
A person’s right to privacy is one of our most important human rights and is protected by our Constitution. But, our right to privacy is not unlimited and can be limited where this is fair and justifiable in an open and democratic society. To illustrate such...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 9, 2016 | Commercial, Employment, Labour, Social Media
The benefits of social media cannot be disputed. The rise of social media has afforded the man on the street a public platform and the opportunity to stay connected and engage with others around the world in ways never anticipated before. An increasing amount of...
by VDT Attorneys | Dec 14, 2015 | Harassment, Litigation, Social Media
Social media harassment has been on the rise with victims suffering at the hands of unknown harassers hiding facelessly behind an electronic façade from where they do their dirty work – changing their online persona as necessary to continue harassing their...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 30, 2013 | Social Media
Many people lose sight of the fact that the moment something is posted on social media sites, it is considered “published” and is therefore subject to the laws applicable to traditional media, such as newspapers. Accordingly, claims for defamation and hate speech as...
