August 9, 2018 •
Security •
NetAdmin •
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RS Components (RS), a multi-channel distributor, has announced availability of a range of expert data security products to help companies with the incorporation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) into the day to-day operations of the...
July 19, 2018 •
General •
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Following a challenging 2017, the South African insurance industry must adopt technology and collaborate with local governments, if it is to effectively tap into new markets to stimulate growth for the foreseeable future. Many sectors have been very quick in...
The spectre of Protection of Personal Information Act 2013 (PoPI) looms ever closer, and while some companies will see the new regulation as something of a headache as they work to get their data management procedures in order, the threat of serious sanctions...
July 3, 2018 •
Security •
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Comments Off on Data breach raises POPI concerns
The recent cyber-attack and holding hostage of a South African insurance provider’s IT infrastructure has drawn attention to the dire need for effective protection of consumer data. While the company asserts that no financial losses have been encountered by...
June 28, 2018 •
Security •
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Comments Off on Liberty data breach – setting a precedent for GDPR?
Over the Youth Day weekend, Liberty informed its customers, and later everyone else, that it had been the subject of a successful security intrusion. In a media statement, it claimed that an email repository had been compromised, and that an as yet...
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) officially came into effect on 25 May 2018 and this policy affects every organisation regardless of size or structure. GDPR extends well beyond the borders of the EU, also preventing European organisations...
June 11, 2018 •
Features •
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Comments Off on PoPI and GDPR – a forgotten essential in HR
The Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPI) in South Africa and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, have shone a light on the importance of protecting valuable personal information. However, while the focus has...
June 9, 2018 •
General, Southern Africa •
NetAdmin •
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Blockchain is emerging as one of today’s most disruptive technologies, with the ability to radically reshape how business is done by enabling secure, efficient and transparent business-to-business transactions. Its predicted to deliver $176 billion...
On 25 May, the European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. The long-awaited law changes the way in which companies are required to collect, store and process personal information – affording EU residents better...
The countdown has ended. D-day for enforcement of the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is here. As of today, 25 May 2018, penalties will begin rolling in for organisations that have not yet taken the necessary steps to ensure...
May 8, 2018 •
General •
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Comments Off on The implementation of GDPR and its potential impact on local businesses
The deadline for the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is looming. As of 25 May, anyone trading with EU businesses, marketing to EU citizens, or holding the personal data of even a single European national, needs to be fully...
April 17, 2018 •
Top Stories •
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Let’s face it, data compliance is hardly a new thing. But given the extent at which the reliance of organisations on data has grown in recent years, its level of importance has increased exponentially. Simply put, fall foul of the regulatory environment and...
March 29, 2018 •
Security, Top Stories •
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Comments Off on Should backup be a cyber insurance prerequisite?
Last year saw a surge in cybercrime which surpassed previous years, highlighting the importance of having proper, continually updated security measures in place. Data’s increasing value and the advent of regulatory measures around data protection have...
March 8, 2018 •
Features •
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It has long been said that ‘knowledge is power’ but never has that been more pertinent than it is for businesses today. What businesses know is a key differentiator as they seek to get closer to their customers and improve their own business processes...
March 2, 2018 •
General, Lists •
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Comments Off on To 5 steps to managing GDPR compliance
South African businesses should care as much about the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as they do about the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act. Even though local businesses might not deal with customers or staff in...
February 16, 2018 •
General •
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Comments Off on Information Regulator makes first statement about unlawful processing
Although the Information Regulator is not yet fully operational, it has already received numerous complaints relating to the unlawful processing of personal information under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPI). POPI itself is not yet...
