Mobile applications and the law
The cyber-industry of mobile application development for smartphones and tablets Apps is an area that has gained exponential growth over recent years.
A report compiled by...
Tag: Electronic Communications and Transactions
Disconnection of electricity or water: Legal or illegal?
This article examines the legal issue of when a disconnection of electricity or water by a municipality will be lawful.
Dispelling the Myth
Many people think that...
Domain names and passing-off
In South Africa, disputes regarding .co.za domain names are generally settled out of court, with parties using the Alternative Dispute Resolution procedure that was established...
Cancellation of contracts in the 21st century
Can parties cancel or amend written agreements by email if their written agreement prohibits amendments or cancellation unless in writing and signed by the parties?
In...
An employer’s recourse against an employee’s social media blunders
An employer does have recourse against employees whose social media blunders cause brand damage, or result in the disclosure of confidential information or vicarious liability.
The...
Advertising law: What authority does the ASA have?
In South Africa, the Advertising Standards Authority (“ASA”) is a voluntary body and its members agree to be bound by its rulings. Yet companies that...
The cybercrimes and cybersecurity bill will affect you
INTRODUCTION
The Department stated that the draft Bill aims to put in place a coherent and integrated cybersecurity legislative framework to address various shortcomings which exist...
The legal impact of social media networks – International trends
Social media cannot be ignored.
There has been a rapid proliferation of social media channels for corporate communication and an increasing number of public companies are...
The ins and outs of outsourcing
According to a recent Outsourcing and Insourcing Report compiled by Deloittes, the trend towards IT outsourcing is increasing, with clients looking to optimize vendor relationships...
Stop unsolicited mail – Do not contact me!
Tired of receiving unsolicited emails? In the world of technology, unwanted emails became part of our daily lives and it seems as if there is...
