Does POPIA Apply To Social Media Posts?
The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 is to protect personal information and ensure that the right to privacy in terms of the Constitution is upheld. The POPIA further aims to protect an individual’s right to privacy by prohibiting the unlawful...
Anton Piller – in the Context of Data and Privacy Security Regulation
The right to privacy is protected in terms of the common law. More importantly, though, section 14 of the Constitution covers the right to privacy. However, the request is not absolute. Section 36 of the Constitution allows for the limitation of, among other things,...
Unpacking the Legal Side of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence[1](AI) (the development of computer systems to perform tasks usually requiring human intelligence[2]) is progressing rapidly. Its application across contexts contributes to the development and the employment issue within the global economy. AI...
NFT now recognised as property in the UK – what does this mean for South Africa?
The UK’s High Court has recognised NFTs (non-fungible tokens) as “property”. In South Africa, our courts may consider and be guided by foreign jurisprudence and therefore this is a very useful development for all of us. But before we get to the core,...
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