POPIA: what employers need to know

POPIA places several obligations on employers in terms of managing employees personal information; it also gives certain rights to privacy to employees, write Kirsten Eiser, partner, and Shane Johnson, professional support lawyer at Webber Wentzel Employers need to be...

Step-up IT security for compliance

Email security, archiving, and data loss prevention should be high on the agenda for South African companies with the Protection of Public Information Act (POPIA) having commenced on 1 July 2020. Companies now have less than a year to get fully compliant, says Michael...

How e-mail helped NetFlorist pivot and innovate

As South Africa’s largest same-day gift and flower delivery e-commerce provider, NetFlorist is arguably one of the country’s most innovative – and beloved – homegrown brands. With a large and highly loyal base of customers, the company has been able to respond to user...

Digital transformation benefits SA businesses

Most South African businesses that want to stay competitive in the current market are looking for solutions to save on costs, reduce risk, ensure employee satisfaction, and deliver exceptional customer service. New operating models, technology and process...