Compliance - Regulatory / General

Another day, another digital currency scandal

Another day, another dollar … or so they saying goes. Locally, we might tweak it to read: Another day, another mysterious bitcoin-related scam making the headlines for allegedly evaporating billions in South African investors’ cash. If you think today’s opening sentences lack empathy or come across as slightly cynical, you are correct on both counts. For one thing, I remain suspicious of the amount of cash reportedly caught up in these crypto heists / scams and equally wary of the lack of evidence surrounding the claims and counter claims being made by attorneys representing investors (sic), the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), the supposed scam masterminds and even the media.

South Africa: Ready or not - POPIA is here

Four common POPIA myths thoroughly debunked

It’s been years in the making, but South African organisations now have to ensure they are fully compliant to the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), as the grace period for putting appropriate measures in place comes to an end.

Clarity on POPIA exemptions and information officer registration