Electronic signature of sale of immovable property agreements – what’s new?
If you asked a year ago whether you could sign a sale of immovable property agreement electronically, the short answer would have been that an electronically signed agreement of sale is not valid or binding on the parties. With the swift advances in technology, and more people than ever working remotely, there has been a more...
A summary on the legality of Electronic Debit Orders
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 these debit orders electronically are legal, valid and enforceable by the merchants and banks. In essence, a debit order is more...
Let’s discuss the interception of data!
Public Wi-Fi is convenient, and it allows us to save on data costs and work on the go, as these networks are usually in public places such as airports, coffee shops and shopping malls. But, no matter the convenience, we recommend caution if you connect to public networks as firstly, you do not have any more...
What can a consumer do about unsolicited emails and messages?
None of us are strangers to the multiple advertising emails and text messages received daily. How can you opt-out and fight this unsolicited commercial advertising or “spam”? Summary of relevant legislation 1. Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 25 of 2002 (“ECTA”) In terms of Section 45 of ECTA, any person who sends unsolicited commercial communications more...