Compliance as competitive advantage
Regulation across all industries is expanding at a significant rate with the cost, effort and specific expertise requirements ever increasing. What may once have been a negligible expense has become a material component of both costs of sales and operational expenses. Companies are devoting tremendous resources to ensure compliance with regulatory mandates, yet compliance failures […]
Compliance needs modernization
Compliance can be improved by a company’s enhanced ability to anticipate problems and protect its assets from fines and disruptions, in addition to acting swiftly when necessary. For example, the Compliance department, which was previously responsible for keeping regulators away, can now notify the board and senior management of problems without letting outsiders know. Companies […]
The South African Automotive Masterplan – (SAAM) ’35
In 2018, the government of South Africa implemented a new automobile policy known as SAAM ’35 after realising the benefits of well-designed automotive incentives (South African Automotive Masterplan) South Africa’s automobile industry ranks third among our economic sectors, behind mining and financial services. On a global scale, South Africa’s automobile industry ranks a respectable thirteenth. […]
Key Compliance Updates: Data Protection
Data reform The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill was introduced in 2022. The measure aims to foster innovation and change UK data laws. Increased penalties for nuisance calls, fewer cookie pop-ups, less business strain, and a modernised Information Commissioner’s Office are among the suggested reforms. Businesses should closely monitor the bill’s development through Parliament […]
The Changing Roles of a CTO
The Chief Technology Officer or ‘CTO’ is one of the most important C-suite positions, but few understand it. CTOs are entrusted with driving innovation, identifying new technologies, and managing IT operations. Digital transformation is redefining the CTO function, and firms want to align it with business needs. New legal regulations are affecting the CTO’s responsibilities. […]
POPIA: A Year in Review
The first anniversary of the Protection of Personal Information Act No 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) compliance deadline for all South African organisations was in July 2022. The compliance deadline imposed operational and organisational limits on processing personal information for local enterprises, prompting a compliance effort to put corporate activities in line with POPIA. POPIA-affected organisations […]
Are your employees a liability with POPIA?
Over the past year, numerous businesses have designed and implemented data protection policies, as well as adopted Protection of Personal Information Act No 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) compliance procedures. Following the initial euphoria of POPIA, it is imperative that organisations continue with staff training and awareness, or the impact and effectiveness of these data protection […]
ARISCU – More than just another SHEQ System!
In a competitive environment where clients are spoilt for choice in selecting a service provider to manage SHEQ compliance, it is prudent to consider what value add the service provides with their systems, other than the obvious cloud-based solution with the tools to improve processes and automate SHEQ activities. A unique approach by ARISCU in […]
Cruise Ship Environmental Compliance
There are almost 100 000 commercial vessels ranging from tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, barges, and passenger ships that transverse the oceans and other waters of the world, carrying cargo and passengers for commerce, transport, and recreation. All of their activities are subject to international protocols and domestic laws, including those designed to protect against […]
SANS 241-1: A Definitive drinking water quality standard
SANS 241-1 is the definitive drinking water quality standard in South Africa and water compliant with the stipulations thereof is deemed safe for consumption. A draft has been released for the 2021 edition 7 and is open for public comment until 29 June 2022. The proposed changes are outlined below. This document combines the requirements […]