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Data Governance Is Not AI Governance
While organisations invest heavily in data governance frameworks to manage information security and compliance, a critical gap is emerging: the assumption that governing data automatically means governing the AI systems that use it. This article examines why data governance and AI governance are distinct disciplines, exploring the unique risks that arise when AI operates faster than the governance structures designed to control it...
South Africa Privacy
E
ENS
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Copying Privacy Policies: A Costly Compliance Mistake
Many businesses make a critical compliance mistake when launching their digital presence: copying privacy policies from other websites instead of creating accurate statements that reflect their own data processing activities. Under Nigeria's Data Protection Act 2023, this seemingly harmless shortcut can expose organizations to regulatory risks, undermine transparency obligations, and deprive individuals of their fundamental rights to understand how their personal information is handled.
Nigeria Privacy
Regville
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Beyond Compliance Audits: Managing High-Risk AI Profiling And Automated Decision-Making Under The NDPA And GAID
Day after day, an increasing number of businesses are incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and systems into their operations to process customers’ personal data, analyse information, and automate decision-making processes. The reason for this growing adoption is not difficult to appreciate, as AI tools/AI systems are capable of processing, analysing, and extracting insights from vast and complex datasets with precision, consistency, and objectivity in seconds, far beyond human capabilities if replicated within the same timeframe.
Nigeria Privacy
TT
The Trusted Advisors
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Securing Data Privacy And Legal Documentation In Practice – A Records & Document Manager’s Perspective
In today’s digital-first legal environment, data has become one of the most valuable and strategic assets of a law firm. Law firms routinely handle highly sensitive information, including client records, litigation documents, contracts, financial information, documentation evidencing intellectual property assets, personal data, and confidential communications.
Nigeria Privacy
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Article
Data Governance Is Not AI Governance
While organisations invest heavily in data governance frameworks to manage information security and compliance, a critical gap is emerging: the assumption that governing data automatically means governing the AI systems that use it. This article examines why data governance and AI governance are distinct disciplines, exploring the unique risks that arise when AI operates faster than the governance structures designed to control it...
South Africa Privacy
E
ENS
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EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) And Software: New Cybersecurity Obligations And CE Marking
The EU Cyber Resilience Act introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for software and digital products entering the European market, including CE marking and free security updates. With compliance deadlines approaching in December 2027, companies must begin preparing their conformity assessment processes now to meet these far-reaching obligations that may fundamentally reshape go-to-market strategies.
European Union Media & IT
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Blocked Means Blocked: Why Consent Cannot Override A Registered Block Under The NCC’s Draft Guidelines
South Africa's National Consumer Commission has published draft guidelines clarifying how the National Opt-Out Registry interacts with existing consumer consent for direct marketing. The guidelines address critical questions about when historical consent remains valid and under what circumstances pre-emptive blocks override marketing permissions, with significant implications for businesses engaged in direct marketing activities.
South Africa Consumer
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ENS
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Copying Privacy Policies: A Costly Compliance Mistake
Many businesses make a critical compliance mistake when launching their digital presence: copying privacy policies from other websites instead of creating accurate statements that reflect their own data processing activities. Under Nigeria's Data Protection Act 2023, this seemingly harmless shortcut can expose organizations to regulatory risks, undermine transparency obligations, and deprive individuals of their fundamental rights to understand how their personal information is handled.
Nigeria Privacy
Regville
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Securing Data Privacy And Legal Documentation In Practice – A Records & Document Manager’s Perspective
In today’s digital-first legal environment, data has become one of the most valuable and strategic assets of a law firm. Law firms routinely handle highly sensitive information, including client records, litigation documents, contracts, financial information, documentation evidencing intellectual property assets, personal data, and confidential communications.
Nigeria Privacy
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Faith-Based Organisations And Data Protection In Nigeria: Why Audit Obligations Should Not End With Registration Exemptions
The Nigeria Data Protection Act and the General Application and Implementation Directive provide a comprehensive legal framework for the protection of personal data in Nigeria. The Act applies its provisions to data controllers and processors domiciled, resident, or operating in Nigeria, with the principal exception being processing undertaken solely for personal or household purposes.
Nigeria Privacy
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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