Technology Law
This topic contains articles related to technology, science, information technology (IT) and matters related to the internet and communications. As new technologies enter our day to day lives, new opportunities and crimes follow suit. Old laws must constantly adapt to changing circumstances and new laws must be promulgated to ensure that the best interest of society are promoted. Issues such as cybercrime and cybersecurity continue to proliferate, blockchain is slowly changing the way we store and monitor information, drones have the ability to fly unperturbed in our skies, and new software is changing the way the legal industry operates.
The CIPC issued a notice regarding a data breach under section 22 of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) notifying customers of unauthorised access to their systems on 29 February 2024. Personal information of clients and CIPC employees…
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The rise of e-signatures: streamlining document signing in the digital age
Introduction
In today’s fast-paced business world, efficiency and productivity are paramount. The traditional process of signing documents with pen and paper has become increasingly outdated. Enter the era of e-signatures, a digital solution that is…
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Understanding data centres – What’s all the hype about?
Part I
Data. It’s a major trend – still.
In fact, and according to Darrow –
“the future of legal technology is data”.
The rise of data and machine...
The rise of cyber threats in conveyancing: Safeguarding property transactions in a digital world
Introduction
In today’s digital age, the conveyancing industry faces a significant challenge: cyber threats. The increasing reliance on technology and online transactions has opened doors for...
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A lawyer ‘dodges a bullet’ after having relied on non-existent ChatGPT cases in court papers!
In a judgment of 20 February 2024, by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, a lawyer who had relied on case law generated by ChatGPT...
On the horizon for 2024
There were a number of changes to the South African regulatory landscape in 2023, and with January already behind us, 2024 has gotten off to...
Can a machine powered by AI be an inventor? Bell Tolls for Dabus Machine in UK
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom handed down its judgment on whether a machine (Dabus) powered by artificial intelligence (AI) may be an inventor...
Drafting a Shareholders Agreement: The fundamentals (part 2)
In Part 1, we delved into the provisions that define the relationship between shareholders and the company.
With this article, we will consider the dynamics among...
Legal tech trends and expectations part II – The top four tech trends
What does 2024 have in store?
At the beginning of every year, it’s only natural that we would look at what’s trending around the globe. You...
Legal tech trends and expectations – What does 2024 have in store?
Part I – Legal tech expectations
As we set sail on the seas of 2024, a lot of us are keen to know what course has...