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Prompt Injection: Are Legal-tech Investigations Safe During The AI Boom?

On 18 March 2026, Oasis Security published 'Claudy Day'. A vulnerability chain in Anthropic's Claude AI. Unlike attacks on proprietary in-house tools requiring custom exploits...

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Is Your IT Master Services Agreement Built For Today's Modern World?

The Information Technology ("IT") services landscape has shifted dramatically in the past few years at incredible speed. Artificial Intelligence ("AI"), heightened cybersecurity threats, geopolitical trade tensions...

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Cybersecurity vs Data Protection: Why The Difference Matters

While cybersecurity and data protection operate in the same ecosystem and are often used interchangeably, they should not be. Failing to understand this distinction creates both legal and commercial risk...

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IoT And Wearables: Managing Risk In A Connected Future

Connected technology has quietly become embedded in the everyday lives of individuals and organisation. From smartwatches and fitness bands that can track heart rates and monitor sleep patterns...

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5 Vendor Contract Clauses That Quietly Allow AI Training Using Your Data

South Africa Technology

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Personal Information Impact Assessments: When And How To Conduct Them

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AI Caricatures: What Are The Legal Concerns?

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Your NDA Is Stuck In 1999. Your Data Is Not

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Rebooting The Relationship: Rebuilding Trust In IT Projects

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Use Of AI In Schools: The Legal And Ethical Risks

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Data Privacy Day – An African Perspective: Turning Responsibility Into Competitive Advantage

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Artificial Intelligence In South African Financial Sector: What The FSCA–PA Report Reveals About IP, Trade Secrets, And Smart Governance

South Africa Technology

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Adams & Adams

Biometrics And CGL Exclusions: U.S. Court Finds No Cover For Facial‑Recognition Claims Under "Access Or Disclosure" Clause

South Africa Privacy

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Adams & Adams

Picture This: Staff Privacy

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2026 South African Budget Speech: Tax Proposals

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Fasken

Crypto Crosses The Border: What Crypto Asset Service Providers Need To Know For 2026

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Polished Complaints, Cloudy Truths: AI-generated Grievances In The Workplace

South Africa Employment

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Analysis: The Employment Laws Amendment Bill, 2025

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Fairbridges

South African GloBE Minimum Tax Compliance

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SNG Grant Thornton

AI In Hospitality: Navigating The Enhancement Revolution

The hospitality market is experiencing unprecedented growth in artificial intelligence (AI) investment, reflecting the industry's recognition that AI offers substantial opportunities to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency.

South Africa Technology

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Webber Wentzel

Unlocking Pseudonymisation: What EDPS v SRB Means For South African Responsible Parties Under POPIA

In the recent case of European Data Protection Supervisor v Single Resolution Board ("EDPS v SRB"), the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") addressed the legal status of pseudonymised...

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Profile Cloning On Social Media: Anatomy Of A Modern Confidence Scam And How To Defend Yourself

Visibility is the very currency of social media, yet that visibility also furnishes criminals with the raw material for a fast-growing form of fraud: profile cloning.

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How Anton Piller Orders Rescue Your Data Before It Disappears

Imagine discovering that an ex-employee has copied your client database and is already trading on it. In minutes they can encrypt, delete or dump that data offshore.

South Africa Privacy

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Fairbridges

Guardians Of Privacy: A Comparative Analysis Of Data Protection Laws In South Africa And Mauritius

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Ready To Take Flight? The Rise Of The Low-Altitude Economy

South Africa Transport

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POPIA In Practice: What The Latest Developments Mean For South African Businesses

South Africa Privacy

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Adams & Adams

Managing Data Breaches In South Africa: Understanding Your Legal Duties Under POPIA

South Africa Privacy

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Andersen in South Africa

AI On Trial: Embarking On An AI POC

South Africa Technology

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Backdating NDAs: Can You Make Confidentiality Retroactive?

South Africa Privacy

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Personalisation In Advertising - Data Protection And Privacy Issues

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Webber Wentzel

Privacy, Surveillance, And Legal Rights: De Jager V Netcare Limited

South Africa Privacy

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Digital Business Comparative Guide

South Africa Technology

Eversheds Sutherland

AI And Consent: Obtaining Valid Consent For Data Processing Under POPIA

South Africa Privacy

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Andersen in South Africa

Personalisation In Advertising - Data Protection And Privacy Issues

The proliferation of intelligent technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) has created opportunities for players within the consumer sector to harness the capabilities of new tools to enhance the customer experience...

South Africa Privacy

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Webber Wentzel

Privacy, Surveillance, And Legal Rights: De Jager V Netcare Limited

In De Jager v Netcare Limited (Case No. 42041/16) heard in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Mr de Jager raised concerns about privacy violations following the collection...

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Digital Business Comparative Guide

Digital Business Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of South Africa, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

South Africa Technology

Eversheds Sutherland

AI And Consent: Obtaining Valid Consent For Data Processing Under POPIA

The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) is South Africa's cornerstone for regulating how personal information is collected, stored and processed. As AI technologies continue to evolvel.

South Africa Privacy

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Andersen in South Africa

Litigation Trends In South Africa: Risk Mitigation And Safeguarding Strategies

South Africa Litigation

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Andersen in South Africa

Shaping The Future Of AI Governance In South Africa

On September 24, 2024, Senator Ed Markey introduced the AI Civil Rights Act, marking a significant step in the United States' approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) and protecting civil rights.

South Africa Technology

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Fairbridges

Combatting Counterfeit Goods In The E-commerce World

In recent years, we have witnessed explosive growth of online marketplaces and the increasing prevalence of e-commerce businesses.

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Securing Data Privacy: Key Highlights Of Namibia's Data Protection Bill, 2023

Namibia currently lacks comprehensive data protection legislation in line with the constitutional right to privacy and other laws such as the Labour Act and the Financial Intelligence Act...

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Disrupt Or Conform: Striking The Perfect Balance Between Innovation And A Regulatory Landscape

"Data is the oil of our generation," said software engineer Jabar Lantam in a discussion co-hosted by The Black Policy Institute and the USC Center on Public Diplomacy earlier this year.

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Investing In Africa | Zambia Beyond Connectivity (Video)

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Africa Regulatory Round-Up 2022

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Data As An Asset

South Africa Privacy

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Securing Your Data Infrastructure: Data Security And Third-Party Risks

South Africa Privacy

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Andersen in South Africa

What Is Synthetic Data And How Can It Address AI's Privacy And Copyright Issues?

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Barnard Inc.

Draft Regulations On Processing Health And Sex Life Data Under POPIA

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ESG Indicators In Brief: Combatting Corruption And Protecting Personal Information

South Africa Privacy

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Andersen in South Africa

Navigating The Legalities Of Web Scraping In South Africa

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Human Biological Specimens And POPIA

South Africa Healthcare

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Andersen in South Africa

Does POPIA Regulate DNA Processing?

South Africa Privacy

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Andersen in South Africa

Investing In Innovation: South Africa's Tech Industry And Legal Considerations

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Building Cyber Resilience: The Strategic Imperative Of Zero Trust

South Africa Technology

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Investing In Africa | Africa's Data Protection Landscape: Legislation, Enforcement, And Best Practices (Video)

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The Companies And Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) Experiences A Data Breach.

South Africa Privacy

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Adams & Adams

Cyber-Threats – Challenges & Solutions For Businesses

South Africa Technology

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

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Lawspective: Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Video)

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Podcast | Pop In With POPIA

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POPIA In The Workplace (Video)

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Bowmans

Nigeria Commences Automatic Exchange Of Taxpayer Information

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PwC Nigeria

Cyber Security – Safety On The Internet (Video Content)

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TripleOKLaw

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