New Amendments to the Companies Act: What Private Companies Need to Know

The recent amendments to the Companies Act, signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 26 July 2024, introduce noteworthy changes to the regulatory landscape for certain private companies in South Africa undergoing transactions. These changes, introduced through the Companies Amendment Bill and…

https://www.polity.org.za/article/new-amendments-to-the-companies-act-what-private-companies-need-to-know-2024-09-12

Privacy risks of dark patterns in the pet care industry

There is a developing global trend concerning lawsuits filed against ‘big tech’ by regulators and consumers over the use of potentially deceptive ‘dark patterns’. ‘Dark patterns’ are manipulative tactics used in user interface designs that manipulate users into making choices preferred by the suppli…

https://www.polity.org.za/article/privacy-risks-of-dark-patterns-in-the-pet-care-industry-2024-09-10