All PrivSec South Africa On-Demand articles
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VideoEmbedding a culture of privacy
This sessions is hosted by Steve Wright, partner at Privacy Culture discussing the key ambitions companies wish to demonstrate what we mean by privacy compliance and the importance of people and process.
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VideoThe POPIA and Cookie Compliance
Most businesses use cookies and other tracking technologies to raise ad revenues, target prospective customers, or maintain their websites and apps. In Europe, the U.S., and several other regions, cookies have become a major compliance concern for legal teams.
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VideoThe Growth of Data Protection and Cybersecurity Across Africa
South Africa has one of the strongest data protection and cybsecurity regulatory regimes on in Africa—but it’s far from the only African country that it developing its digital legal framework.
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VideoSouth Africa’s New International Data Transfer Rules: Tougher Than Europe’s?
Transferring personal information across borders is among the biggest compliance challenges for privacy professionals.
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VideoCOVID-19 and the Rise of Cybercrime in South Africa: How to Turn the Tide
Like with many countries worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation in South Africa. Along with some social and economic benefits, the shift to remote work and online interactions has also spurred a rise in cybercrime that shows little sign of abating.
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VideoCodes of conduct: Preparation, compliance and enforcement, with OneTrust
Codes of conduct are not a new concept, but have been a comparatively rarely used mechanism in the European privacy landscape.
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VideoHow to Avoid Sanctions Under the POPIA
South Africa now has one of the world’s leading data protection regimes. And along with strict rules on the processing and security of personal information, the POPIA brings large fines and even prison sentences for those who break the rules.
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VideoSouth Africa Cybercrimes Act: How Will the Law Impact South African Businesses?
South Africa’s Cybercrimes Act passed in May 2021 but has yet to come into force. The law creates new criminal offences for many cyber crimes, including hacking, ransomware, and cyber forgery.
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VideoGDPR Compliant? The Extra Steps You’ll Need to Take to Comply with South Africa’s POPIA
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is often cited as the world’s toughest data protection law. Many organizations have worked hard to bring themselves into GDPR compliance.