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Recent Developments from Our Sister Blogs

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

Data Protection Report - Norton Rose FulbrightA 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’s new Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill

Data Protection Report - Norton Rose FulbrightThe 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 Africa to appoint Information Regulator

Data Protection Report - Norton Rose FulbrightThe 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
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