POPI Act is good business practice
Recently, the Information Regulator approached South Africa’s President to issue a commencement date of 1 April 2020 for the remaining provisions of the POPI Act.
The...
Tag: Cybersecurity & Cybercrime
The role of directors in the age of cybercrime
The exponential development of technology in recent years has meant that cybercrimes are no longer just an occurrence in Hollywood movies. South Africans have been the victims of numerous cyber-breaches exposing their personal information as was the case with…
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Two important cases on EFT fraud
Paying by electronic funds transfer (EFT) is so convenient for running one’s home or business, with us being able to make payments from our smartphones and laptops. But this convenience does not come without risks.
Criminals are experts at intercepting emails from…
Provided By LexisNexis
What happens when your attorney pays your money to the wrong person?
Cybercrime can be described as a criminal activity that involves a computer and the internet. Cybercrime involves many criminal activities and this article aims to...
What is the cost of a data breach? – Upcoming event
The Ponemon Institute recently released their 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report, in partnership with IBM, highlighting the financial impacts of a cyber security...
The hackability of your cyber security password: Great minds think alike, fools seldom differ
Today, when browsing any website and filling in any online order or purchase, you are requested to enter some personal information, usually your name, email...
Cybercrimes Bill under the spotlight
The justice and constitutional development department plans to revive the Cybercrimes Bill.
The justice and correctional services minister, Ronald Lamola, confirmed this during the department’s 2019...
by Sabinet
Data privacy and security under the spotlight
Improving data privacy and security is one of the key areas that the communications department plans to focus on in response to the challenges posed...
by Sabinet
“So the wolf showed his teeth” – Not again Facebook!
“Little pigs! Little pigs! Let me in! Let me in!”
“No! No! No! Not by the hairs on our chinny chin chin!”
“Then I’ll huff and I’ll...
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) – Are they legal?
In recent times, the demand for Virtual Private Network (VPN) services has skyrocketed. The primary reason for this trend is the increasing concern over user...
by GoLegal
The liability of directors in cyberspace
Cyber risks are evolving on a near daily basis posing countless threats to companies, and accordingly, directors need to stay abreast of legal developments to...
Property scams on the increase due to advances in internet technology
Technological advancements are proving to be a mixed blessing when it comes to the South African real estate industry. On the one side, buyers and...
Ransomware – Can you pay?
Ransomware, also referred to as a crypto-virus, is malicious software that is used by cybercriminals to illicitly infect, lock-out and then take control over digital...
Data breaches: What is required?
South Africa has experienced no fewer than four significant data breaches involving consumer’s personal information held by businesses, in the preceding ten months alone. There...
Cybercrime: Business email compromises
Business eMail compromises (BECs) are a form of cybercrime where electronic communications are accessed, monitored and at appropriate times intercepted and replaced with eMails that...
by LSSA
Latest data breach shines spotlight on Protection of Personal Information
The recent cyber-attack and holding hostage of a South African insurance provider’s IT infrastructure has drawn attention to the dire need for effective protection of...
by LexisNexis
Addressing your data breach risk
In the wake of recent data breach incidents, it is imperative that businesses give the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act, No 4...
Data protection and security as it relates to the Internet of Things
Forbes.com describes the “Internet of Things” as “the concept of basically connecting any device with an on and off switch to the Internet (and/or to...
Understanding your legal rights after personal information leaks
South Africa has recently suffered its largest data leak to date with, conservatively, an estimated 60 million South Africans’ personal information becoming publicly available. The...
Saving your online real estate from cybersquatters
The Internet has had a profound influence on modern commerce with domain names providing the real estate for businesses to build an online presence. The...
