Arinda Truter, Author at Dingley Marshall Lewin Inc

The consequences of the Cybercrimes Act on Social Media (ab)use

By Arinda Truter|2021-06-14T08:45:05+01:00June 10th, 2021|Cyber Crime and Insurance, ICT Law, Social Media law|

The Cybercrimes Act (the Act) focuses mainly on criminalising the interference with computer systems and data, which is described in more detail in Andrew Marshall’s article on the subject. However, the Act also has bearing on the way we use (and often abuse) social media which will have an impact on the general public. What you share on social media platforms, including WhatsApp and WhatsApp groups, could now land you in jail if we consider the sections relating to “malicious communications” in the Act.

Online Gaming – the risks and dangers

By Arinda Truter|2021-04-15T11:36:22+01:00April 15th, 2021|ICT Law, Social Media law|

Gaming online is not new; it’s actually been around since the 1960s. However, new technology and high-speed internet connections have certainly helped playing online games like Call of Duty and Fortnite become the popular hobby [...]

A summary on the legality of Electronic Debit Orders

By Arinda Truter|2021-04-09T08:25:14+01:00April 9th, 2021|Commercial Law, ICT Law|

We are all accustomed to using debit orders for various reasons, for example: Netflix fees, gym memberships, internet monthly usage and store credit accounts. It is important to consider whether the instructions we provide for [...]

Doxing and social media vigilantism

By Arinda Truter|2020-11-03T09:56:01+00:00November 3rd, 2020|ICT Law, Social Media law|

Our reliance on technology, and social media to a degree, has led to a rise in cyberbullying trends such as doxing and stalking. As great as technology is, it unfortunately also provides people with an [...]

We are proud to announce that Arinda Truter has been promoted to an Associate at Dingley Marshall Lewin.

By Arinda Truter|2020-12-10T22:57:13+00:00July 27th, 2020|ICT Law|

Arinda was admitted as an attorney in February 2016 and as a conveyancer and notary public in 2016 and 2017 respectively. She practised as a litigation and commercial attorney for almost 3 years before joining [...]

Online advertising – weighing up the risks for brands

By Arinda Truter|2020-07-21T15:34:17+01:00July 21st, 2020|ICT Law, Social Media law|

Social media can be a highly effective way to increase brand awareness, but only if used properly. The online world is like a double-edged sword. While on the one hand it is very convenient for brands to connect with a world-wide customer base, on the other, it leaves the brand very exposed to criticism and backlas

POPI – It is time to comply!

By Arinda Truter|2020-06-23T15:07:23+01:00June 23rd, 2020|Privacy Law, Privacy Law, Regulatory Law|

As most of us are aware, The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (the Act) was signed into law on 26 November 2013 and we have written numerous articles on the topic in the last few years while waiting for the Act to become fully operational. Certain sections of the Act have been implemented incrementally since April 2014, but it has mostly been a paper tiger.

Payment on a company loan account – what are the tax considerations?

By Arinda Truter|2020-06-15T13:02:29+01:00June 12th, 2020|Commercial Law|

Irrespective that this judgement deals with a transaction between group companies that is now specifically provided for by Section 22(3A) of the VAT Act, it remains that the principles may be applied to transactions between non-group companies or other parties that enter into these types of transactions, or make payments of consideration, on loan account.

Social media and the employer-employee relationship

By Arinda Truter|2020-06-03T19:42:26+01:00June 3rd, 2020|ICT Law, Social Media law|

Social media and the employer-employee relationship With the government effectively creating a temporary criminal offence to fight the spread of fake news and misinformation about COVID-19 on social media and online platforms, a lot of [...]

Misinformation and fake news on COVID-19 – action will be taken!

By Arinda Truter|2020-03-30T13:28:07+01:00March 30th, 2020|ICT Law, Regulatory Law, Social Media law, Uncategorised|

Misinformation and fake news on COVID-19 – action will be taken!

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