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Electronic Transactions in the Mozambican Legal System

The fast-paced evolution of information and communication technologies has brought a notable change in how operations and interactions occur, mainly through the growing use of the Internet, digital platforms, and electronic services. This new reality naturally calls for t..

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TripleOKLaw

Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Rights

As far back as 2016 a group of museums and researchers in the Netherlands unveiled a portrait entitled The Next Rembrandt – a 3D printed painting made from the data of Rembrandt’s total b..

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Registration Deadline for Data Controllers and Data Processors of Major Importance

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has extended the registration deadline for organizations that are required by law to register as data controllers and data processors of major importance. The new registration deadline is September 30, 2024. Section 44 of the Nigeria..

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Pavestones

Harnessing Digitisation to Enhance Trade in Africa - A Review of the African Continental Free Trade Area Protocol on Digital Trade

The effect of digitization over the last decade has been widespread, and cuts across various aspects of daily life and by implication, the global economy. This has resulted in digital trade and e-commerce, which has greatly influenced and changed the concept of trade in m..

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Clyde & Co.

Kenya Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Society Bill: A Significant Step in Shaping Kenya’s Technological Future

The Kenya Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Society Bill, 2023, signifies a pivotal step forward in Kenya's journey toward technological innovation and governance. As Kenya continues to position itself as a hub for innovation in Africa, the Bill aims to establish clear..

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Werksmans Attorneys

The National AI Policy Framework: A Step Closer to Aligning with International Trends

On 14 August 2024, the Department of Communications and Digital Development published the draft National AI Policy Framework for public input. This initial step in the development of South Africa’s national AI Policy is intended to serve as the framework underlying the Na..

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Streamsowers & Köhn

Excessive Data Collection Practices of WhatsApp (re) Scrutinised under the NDPR: A Review of FCCPC V. Meta

On 19 July 2024, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in Nigeria imposed a fine of $220 million on Meta Platforms Inc, the parent company of WhatsApp LLC, for violations of both the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 and the Nigeria..

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Werksmans Attorneys

Popia Face-off on Facebook: High Court Says Social Media Post Is Unlawful, Orders Interdict

In the recent High Court decision of Munetsi v Madhuyu, the applicant sought a court order against the respondents to remove a video that they posted on social media which contained alleged defamatory remarks about the applicant, coupled with his cell phone number. The ju..

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Templars

The Nigeria Communications Commission Issues New Business Rules and Regulations

The Nigerian Communications Commission has introduced new regulations under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 to enhance consumer protection and service quality in the telecom sector. Updates include mandatory consumer codes, faster response times, extended record rete..

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