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Webber Wentzel

Understanding Your Rights and Obligations Under the Cybercrimes Act: An Integral Aspect of Businesses’ Data and Information Protection Processes

Businesses in South Africa are required to notify authorities of certain offences, although they are also empowered to rely on certain legislation to protect and enforce their rights against criminals. The Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020 (the Cybercrimes Act) is the first stat..

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Africa Law Partners

Upcoming Regulations for Mobile Devices in Kenya

The Communications Authority of Kenya has announced significant new regulations aimed at enhancing tax compliance and maintaining the integrity of mobile devices within the ICT sector. These regulations will take effect on 01 January 2025, and are critical for local assem..

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Clyde & Co.

Legal and Compliance Requirements for Cross-Border Personal Data Transfers Under Tanzania’s Personal Data Protection Framework

As the global exchange of information becomes increasingly prevailing, safeguarding personal data during cross-border transfers is essential. The Personal Data Protection Act (No. 11 of 2022) and the Personal Data Protection (Personal Data Collection and Processing) Regul..

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Muvingi Mugadza

Understanding SI 155 of 2024: New Regulations on Data Protection Licensing and Data Protection Officers in Zimbabwe

In an increasingly digital world, the protection of personal data and the regulation of cyber activities are crucial for safeguarding individual privacy and maintaining trust in technology. Zimbabwe’s Statutory Instrument (SI) 155 of 2024 Cyber and Data Protection Licensi..

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Olaniwun Ajayi

Overview of Nigeria’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, playing a crucial role in driving economic growth and addressing various societal challenges, amongst many others. In recognition of the rapid evolution and potential of AI, the Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovatio..

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Dentons

Liability for Cybercrime: A Flexible Balancing Test

Data and cybersecurity breaches are a top concern for all businesses. As the world becomes ever more digitalised, the need to protect online spaces from unauthorised intrusions has become more critical. Every organization has a business interest and a legal obligation to ..

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Webber Wentzel

Protecting Your Personal Information When Gaming

Since its inception in the 1950s, video gaming has grown infinitely more popular, advanced, commercialised, and certainly more legally complicated. While games are typically subject to terms and conditions governing their access, gamers are often unaware of specific terms..

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Fintech: How Is the World Shaping the Financial Innovation Industry? (2024)

In recent years, financial technology (fintech) has rapidly expanded worldwide, forcing traditional financial institutions to evolve in response to this innovative manner of conducting business in the financial industry. Today, we continue to witness the significant impac..

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Cybersquatting in Nigeria: Challenges and Countermeasures

In our digitally driven world, where the internet is a cornerstone of commerce, communication, and information dissemination, cybersquatting has emerged as a serious threat. The Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act of 2015 in Nigeria addresses this menace, spec..

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