There’s a lot of clutter online. We know. We’re as addicted to the infinite scroll as you are. But instead of being passive observers, Novation decided to take on the challenge to contribute – meaningfully – to the noise.
The only rule? Share frequent, thought-provoking, #funlaw content around POPIA, data privacy and the like.
These were a few of our favourite posts:
Elizabeth kicked things off this month by explaining what exactly #funlaw is. Spoiler: it’s mostly about that moment when people tell you that you’re ‘not like other lawyers’. Yes, yes, a thousand times yes.
LOVE IS BLIND, BUT YOUR INFORMATION OFFICER CAN’T BE
We bet you never thought this would be the place where you’d find spoilers to the reality show Love Is Blind, but here we are. Our junior legal consultant Mikhael Cain drew parallels between the red flags in this gripping reality show and POPIA.
Privacy notices. We loathe them, and we know you do too. So when a website engages their creative right brain, we not only take notice, but we like to shout about it, too. Reader, meet Fernando, the fantastical fish cookie notice created by August.
HARRY POTTER AND THE WEBSITE OF SECRETS
Don’t just tick the box. Think outside of it. This and other lessons on data protection from Harry Potter.
We wrote a white paper about cats, with some information about cookies and POPIA. Obviously. (Read the white paper – ‘Lifting the Lid on POPIA: Answering Your Adtech and Martech Questions’ – here).
BATMAN AND THE DANGERS OF FACIAL RECOGNITION
The world of facial recognition is not all rosy. In fact, it turns out there’s racial discrimination in face recognition technology. Absolutely outrageous, especially in the South African context.
Law isn’t fun. We get it. But that’s got nothing to do with being a #funlawyer. Elizabeth shared her valuable tips for rediscovering fun. (Spoiler: her journey involved a skateboard and pain meds. Yours doesn’t have to.)
50 CENT AND HIS IMPACT ON PRIVACY LAW
Yes, you read that correctly.
You’re going to want to save this one. Elizabeth started a fantastic thread of essential reads for #funlawyers. There are some gems to add to your list. And don’t forget to share your recommendations, too.
My fellow South Africans, this list wouldn’t be complete without a shout out to swearing on a professional level by none other than President Cyril Ramaphosa.