Legal news and commentary from the offices of Simon Dippenaar
Despite increased vigilance, cybercrime continues to grow In a recent webinar on cybercrime, an audience poll revealed that over 50% of participants had experienced a financial scam of some sort. This does not mean all fell victim and lost money. We are all much more aware of scamming techniques and much more alert to suspicious […]
Cybercriminals are finding new ways to scam and con you Remember those halcyon days when the biggest consequence of having a cell phone stolen was the inconvenience and the potential loss of your photos and contacts? It’s hard to believe that was only around 10 years ago. If your phone is stolen now, the damage […]
Privacy and media law The right to privacy is a fundamental part of South African law, protected by the Constitution and other legislation. It allows individuals to control their personal information and keep certain details private, away from the eyes of the state or others. This can include information about home life, health and relationships. […]
Everything you need to know about NDAs Have you ever been asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)? Do you know what an NDA is, in case you are asked to sign one in future? NDAs are often found between self-employed contractors and their clients, and between businesses who come together in partnership for a […]
Chatbots are here to stay – understand their complexities Do you think ChatGPT is just a glorified search engine? Or do you think AI is the future of work, for better or for worse? If you are worried that generative AI will put you out of a job, you can (probably) relax – at least […]
Attorneys are flocking to the crypto industry as it matures and manages its regulatory obligations In the US, the crypto currency industry is ramping up its legal presence, poaching attorneys from law firms and other crypto companies, according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. We see this as good news for the […]
POPIA – why you should care The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) was enacted on 1 July 2020, but only became fully enforceable on 1 July 2021. Businesses enjoyed a 12-month grace period to comply with all the requirements. Since 1 July 2021 significant penalties for non-compliance have been in place. However, we are […]
