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Recent Developments from Our Sister Blogs

By on November 5, 2016 Posted in General

Data protection and privacy issues frequently intersect with other areas of the law. In addition to the Data Protection Report, Norton Rose Fulbright publishes other blogs covering important legal developments across the globe. These blogs sometimes touch on issues that may be of interest to our readers. As a service to our readers, we highlight … Continue reading

Schrems: the global impact – how the ECJ ruling is affecting countries outside the EU and US

By Jim Lennon (AU) on November 2, 2015 Posted in General

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A number of jurisdictions around the world follow the lead from Europe in relation to data protection and impose similar restrictions on the export of personal data unless there is an “adequate level” of protection offered in the recipient jurisdiction. The EU Commission’s “US Safe Harbor” decision had permitted the transfer of personal data between … Continue reading

South Africa places limits on internet activity tracking

By Kerri Gevers (SG) on October 26, 2015 Posted in Cybercrime, General

Each device which accesses the internet is allocated a unique number (Internet Protocol or IP address) by its internet service provider (ISP). A record is created each time this IP address accesses a webpage, including the date, time and URL (website address) accessed. These records are stored by the ISP.… Continue reading

South Africa’s new Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill

By Kerri Gevers (SG) on October 14, 2015 Posted in Cybercrime, General, Regulatory response

The South African Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill expands on the original sections of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 (ECTA) with the creation of 20 new cybercrime offences. This illustrates the extent to which technology is being used for unlawful purposes and the need to protect yourself in your activities online. Comments on the Bill … Continue reading

South African perspective on ECJ Safe Harbour ruling

By on October 14, 2015 Posted in Compliance and risk management, General

South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act 2013 (POPI) is largely based on the principles of the EU data protection directive. This includes the requirement that personal information must be adequately protected when transferred cross-border (assuming none of the other grounds apply).… Continue reading

South Africa to appoint Information Regulator

By on June 11, 2015 Posted in Regulatory response

The South African government recently announced that the nomination process for appointments to the office of the Information Regulator, under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPI), will soon begin. The Information Regulator is tasked with monitoring compliance with, and enforcement of, the provisions of POPI. The appointment of the members of the Information Regulator will lead to … Continue reading