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VeraSafe is delighted to welcome Jennifer Wilkinson to the team as our newest project manager. Jenn brings many years of boutique law firm experience as a litigation paralegal and project manager. She looks forward to expanding her knowledge of privacy and cybersecurity with VeraSafe. Please join us in welcoming Jenn to the VeraSafe team! #NewHire #RemoteWork #VeraSafe

Greetings from Venice! Danie Strachan and Anastasia Pavlou have been gaining valuable insights, engaging with global privacy professionals, and discussing critical issues in privacy and data protection at the 2024 Privacy Symposium. A special highlight was Danie’s presentation on “When Laws are Inadequate: Enabling Compliant Health Data Transfers Between South Africa and the EU.” Thank you to everyone who joined the discussion! There were also several insightful sessions featuring Garante President Pasquale Stanzione, UK Information Commissioner John Edwards, FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya, CNIL President Ms. Marie-Laure Denis, Head of the Secretariat of the EDPB Ms. Isabelle Vereecken, and many more. #PrivacySymposium #EDPB #CNIL #ICO #FTC

VeraSafe is delighted to welcome Nathalie Conradie to the team as Associate Privacy Counsel. Nathalie brings over six years of legal experience to her role, including a background in corporate and commercial law from a top national firm in South Africa. Her extensive knowledge of data privacy compliance, information and communication technology, and commercial advisory will be a great asset. Please join us in welcoming Nathalie to the team! #NewHire #RemoteWork #VeraSafe

The draft American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) has been released, promising sweeping changes to how we handle data privacy in the U.S. From expanded consent requirements to enhanced consumer rights, this legislation could reshape the landscape for businesses and individuals alike. Joseph C Hansen and Danie Strachan go over the key provisions and takeaways in our latest blog article: https://lnkd.in/gWQTv8sM Stay tuned for further updates on the APRA's progress and its potential impact on your business. #APRA #Privacy #PrivacyLaw #DataProtection 

VeraSafe is delighted to welcome Vlad Buzdugan to the team as our newest Project Manager. Vlad is an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa and joins us from the vibrant city of Cape Town. He holds both an LLB and an LLM and brings over a decade of experience in technology law. Vlad has represented a wide range of South African and international clients, and we are thrilled to have him join us. Please help us welcome Vlad to the team! #NewHire #RemoteWork #VeraSafe

VeraSafe is thrilled to announce that Danie Strachan will be speaking at the upcoming Privacy Symposium in Venice, Italy on June 10th. Danie will delve into the challenges involved in health data transfers between South Africa and the European Union. Key topics will include: 🔹 The major differences between South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 🔹 The impact of these differences on the lawful sharing of personal data between South Africa and EU member states. 🔹 The role of Data Transfer Agreements and Data Access Committees in bridging these legal gaps. 🔹 How these tools can ensure compliant and ethical data sharing, fostering scientific progress.    This is a must-attend for anyone involved in health research, clinical trials, and research data management.  With more than 140 sessions, the Privacy Symposium will give the floor to over 300 top-level authorities, international organizations, experts, and practitioners to discuss topics such as artificial intelligence, data protection in practice, privacy economy and finance, health and medical data, privacy enhancing technologies, etc. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eRYbtXjR #PrivacySymposium #DataProtection #Privacy #PrivacyLaw #GDPR #CrossBorderData #POPIA #ClinicalTrials

At VeraSafe, we love to foster collaboration and connection – even when our teams are spread across the globe. That’s why we’re incredibly grateful for the Starlink technology from our client, SpaceX. It recently allowed a small group of our team members to co-work seamlessly at a micro meetup in the stunning landscapes of Zambia! Thanks to Starlink’s portable internet, our team was able to collaborate effectively, share ideas, and build stronger connections – all while experiencing the beauty of Africa. #Starlink #SpaceX #Zambia #MicroMeetup #Collaboration #Innovation