You may have noticed that I haven’t updated this site for some time. My life has gone in a different direction so I’ve decided to archive this site. There may still be some useful information here (although, as time goes on, less so). Thank you for visiting the site these last few years!
Author Archives: Paul Jacobson
Donate to SAFLII and support open access to the law
SAFLII is a vital cog in the broader movement to safeguard democracy in South Africa through open access to the law. SAFLII relies on donations to operate. Make your donation today, before it is too late.
The State Capture Report downloads, analysis and news
Update (2016-11-08): Added a new section titled “Interviews with President Zuma” with embedded audio recordings of interviews conducted by the Public Protector. The State Capture Report is the culmination of a revealing investigation into various allegations of corruption and irregular actions by prominent politicians and business people. This is the first paragraph of the report’sContinue reading “The State Capture Report downloads, analysis and news”
Japanese theft from Standard Bank – leak?
The news about the Japanese theft from Standard Bank using roughly 1,400 cash withdrawals from Japanese bank ATMs raises serious questions about Standard Bank’s security and the possibility of a data leak.
Defeat cyber risks, use the Force
Cyber risks are a real and present danger. They are often hidden and misunderstood so I wrote this article just for you. I’m also a Star Wars fan and couldn’t resist the Force.
You agree to online contracts all the time
You sign online contracts every time you browse the Web, install some application or do just about anything on your devices. This is how it works.
WhatsApp encryption guarantees your privacy
WhatsApp encryption is now complete and, when using an up-to-date version of WhatsApp, virtually guarantees your privacy with end-to-end encryption and forward secrecy.
MTN’s misleading uncapped data bundle fine print
MTN’s uncapped data bundles are not what consumers think they are. They are complicated packages with rules that limit them dramatically.
Losing your rights to your professional portfolio
Many creative professionals give up their rights to their professional portfolios when they sign employment contracts without realising it.
A developers’ guide to GPL
If you are looking for a clear developers’ guide to GPL, Richard Brest has published a terrific guide to GPL with WordPress developers in mind.
