Profile
John Giles is the head of Michalsons Giles Inc. John has years of practical experience applying his knowledge to organisations to help them grow and avoid legal problems, difficulties, or disputes. He always tries to add value to his clients. He embraces and uses technology to provide the best possible services to his clients. Michalsons helps you with the legal universe of digital, data and technology. He combines the four pillars of learning, programmes, software and legal services to practically solve legal challenges.
Skills
John helps organisations comply with complex global data protection laws (like the GDPR, PECR and POPIA) in a practical way. His practice also includes:
- Access to Information;
- Cybersecurity and cybercrime law;
- The law relating to information, communication and technology (ICT);
- High-value complex end-to-end commercial technology transactions;
- The legal aspects of IT Governance, Risk and Compliance (IT GRC);
- Plain and understandable legal language;
- Artificial intelligence regulation.
John’s specialities include: Critical thinking to reach clarity. Making complexity, simple. Documents, discussions, processes, and laws are often very complicated – they don’t have to be. Helping people understand the implications of laws. Analyzing a situation to work out a practical course of action. Syncing body, mind and soul while surfing.
Professional experience
Partner Harty Rushmere 2002-2006
Expertises
- Artificial Intelligence
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
- Cybercrime/Digital Criminal Law
- Cybersecurity and security breaches
- Data protection and Privacy
- Digital Assets (NFTs, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, ICOs)
- Electronic communications
- ICT and media
- Intellectual and industrial property
- Metaverse
- NewSpace
Diplomas, certificates and other qualifications
- BA LLB (1992)
- Microsoft Systems Engineer (1999)
News
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Appoint a South Africa DPO Representative
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Training 15 November 2023 from 14:00 to 15:00
Africa Tech Festival – Cape Town 2023
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The Lexing® network informs you
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1st Lexing Network Regional Conference France/Belgium/
Luxembourg/Switzerland -
South Africa: POPIA enters in full force
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Data processing agreements are required by law
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Is the ICO being too harsh with its GDPR fines?
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Access to information and data protection in elections
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POPI Act summary in plain language : Find answers
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What does the GDPR mean for the POPI Act?