Tag: Wendy Tembedza
POPIA compliance for health data – protecting patient information
Health data is one of the most valuable assets in modern healthcare. The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) places strict requirements on its use. POPIA compliance for health data is therefore critical for all healthcare stakeholders.
Electronic communications amendment bill, 2022 open for comment
The Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2022, which introduces a number of significant amendments to the Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005 (the ECA), has been published. Interested parties have until 23 July to submit written comments regarding the bill.
Practical guide – POPIA 101
With the commencement date of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) of 1 July 2021 fast approaching, businesses should be reviewing their use of personal information to determine if it complies with the Act. It is important to understand that any business that has employees, customers and suppliers must comply with POPIA when dealing with personal information.
ICASA invitation to apply for High-Demand Spectrum and WOAN
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) released the long-awaited Invitation-to-Apply (ITA) for both the international mobile telecommunications (IMT) spectrum, also known as high-demand spectrum, and the wireless open-access network (WOAN) on 2 October 2020.
Artificial Intelligence has POPIA implications
Organisations using personal data in artificial intelligence applications need to manage it carefully to ensure they remain compliant with POPIA.
High demand spectrum policy – an overview
The Department of Communications has published its highly-anticipated ‘Policy on High Demand Spectrum and Policy Direction on Licensing of a Wireless Open Access Network’ which purports to address South Africa's longstanding spectrum scarcity challenges.
Legal risks in the move to Cloud
With the fourth industrial revolution in full swing, businesses are looking for faster and more efficient ways to service customers. Customers are also increasingly tech-savvy and demand more from their service providers, including quicker access and more tailored offerings. Business must carefully assess legal issues that will have an impact on the ability not only to move to cloud, but also to have full beneficial use of cloud services.
