Research conducted at the University of South Africa has found there’s a huge disconnect between the privacy that consumers expect and are legally entitled to, and what organisations are doi... Read more
The use of algorithms has the advantage of displaying banner ads that match our interests, but there are risks involved in their uncontrolled use. Read more
You should be looking at the user data you capture very carefully to ensure you protect this information and to ensure you comply with POPI, if you haven’t already done so. Read more
The ability of journalists to report without fear is under threat from mass surveillance and data retention. Released this week, my UNSECO report Protecting Journalism Sources in the Digital... Read more
South African Parliament has shortlisted candidates for the Information Regulator and the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA), relating to the Information... Read more
South African organisations have for some time inhabited a data protection law haven. Whilst the right to privacy is enshrined in the Constitution of South Africa, legislation that gives pra... Read more
