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Legal Procedures Framework

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

We have found that many Internet Service Providers (such as hosting companies and publishers) are often not sure what the correct legal procedure is to follow when certain events occur. Especially when law enforcement assistance is required from the South African Police Services (SAPS).  For example, where a ...

What is “information security law”?

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

Information security law is an emerging area of the law which is currently at the same stage of development as so-called "Internet law" or "cyber law" was at in the early 21st century. There is no single law in South Africa that deals exclusively with information security. Therefore one has to ...

What is ICT law?

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

We focus on the law related to ICT: Information - (or data) in paper or electronic format Communication - in person or electronically (electronic communications), in writing or voice, telecommunications, and broadcasting Information technology (IT) - including software, hardware and electronics Communications technology - including protocols, software and hardware By law we mean laws, rules, ...