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19 March 2024 Cyberlaw & Technology Watch

CyberFOCUS


CPIC attack reveals vulnerability of state entities

Last week's security breach at the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has thrown a sharp light onto the South African public sector's vulnerability to cyber-hacking, which, experts say, is best fixed by better staff training and infrastructure ... Read More

CyberREPORTs


Markets 'skewed' in favour of social media

In the post-truth era, producing quality journalism without paywalls in defence of truth and democracy is not only a luxury, it’s a battle for economic sustainability, against a backdrop of declining advertising revenue, a shrinking news industry and the rise ... Read More

IEC confirms 'security compromise'

The Information Regulator this week confirmed that is has received two notifications from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) regarding a ‘security compromise’ that led to the release of the 2024 elections candidate lists for the ANC and Jacob Zuma’s MK ... Read More

CyberANALYSIS


Planning integral to successful cloud migration

While the cloud can be a great alternative to outdated and inefficient legacy infrastructure, it’s not always easy to move. Writing in an IT Web analysis, technology journalist Tiana Cline states that ‘it can sometimes feel like a game of ... Read More

A Matter of Justice


MTN must pay for images use

Members of Uganda’s national soccer team from the period around 2007/8 have just been awarded a payout by the courts against MTN Uganda. The telecom giant had a contract with Proline, the players’ originating development soccer club, allowing it ... Read More

Case Law Briefs


Parry v Dunn-Blatch (Intellectual property)

SCA: Parry v Dunn-Blatch, ITRISA NPC & TRADSA (Pty) Ltd Judgment: 28 February 2024 Keywords: Company law – copyright law – intellectual property rights to educational material – s 26 of the Copyright Act 98 of 1978 – s 163 ... Read More

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