List of IT laws

King III says that companies “must comply with all applicable laws”. When complying “the board should ensure that the company complies with IT laws and that IT related rules, codes and standards are considered”.

We have complied a document (over 20 pages long) that contains a list of such laws, rules and standards…and more. The document:

• Lists key IT related laws, codes, best practices, frameworks and standards;
• Provides a brief description of each;
• Provides a link to each document on the Internet

In most instances provides a link to explanatory reading provided by the service provider

Who does it apply to?

This document will be useful to all persons who are responsible for IT governance, risk and compliance. This includes:

• Directors (executive and non-executive, CEOs and FDs) – to discharge their legal duties and direct the course of the organisation
• CAEs, auditors and assurance providers (internal and external) – to audit and provide assurance regards IT
• CROs and Risk Managers – to address IT legal risks
• CIOs and IT Managers – to manage IT
• IT Operators – to ensure that IT operates
• IT Security officers – to secure IT
• Information (protection) officers – to balance access to information and protection of information
• IT Governance officers and specialists – to govern IT
• Compliance officers – to effectively comply with IT laws
• Consultants – to advise and provide solutions on IT related issues
• Legal advisors (corporate lawyers or in-house lawyers) – to provide good legal advice on IT issues
• Attorneys and advocates – to provide good legal advice on IT issues

What do you get?

The document is 20 pages in PDF format and contains clickable links to the laws, rules, codes and standards.

What is the cost?

The basic version is R985.  There is also a customised version. Please contact us for a quote.

How do I get it?

Buy the basic version now from Online Legal.  You will be able to download it immediately once you have paid by credit card or bank transfer.

Otherwise, order it now from Michalsons Attorneys.  We will invoice you and then email the document to you once we have received payment.

Please contact Michalsons if you have any questions.

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