GDPR-Fundamental ‘Right to Personal Data’; Leaf for African States.

There is no gainsaying that we live in two separate worlds – the physical and the internet world. The internet world being a data-driven world. Arguably, a person is “non-existent” if he/she has no internet presence whatsoever.

“REVENGE PORN”: AN INFRINGEMENT ON THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY

'Revenge porn’ is the distribution of sexually explicit/intimate images or videos of individuals (herein after referred to as ‘Subject or Subjects’) without their consent. This explicit/intimate image or video may, as is often the case, be made by a partner of an ‘intimate relationship’ with the knowledge or consent of the Subject, or without his or her knowledge or consent.

The Propriety or Otherwise of Certifying a Newspaper by Harvey Anyalewechi Esq.

The question of whether or not a newspaper is a private or public document and whether or not it requires certification before it can be tendered in evidence is one controversial legal issue that has sent lawyers from the 35 states of Nigeria to Abuja just to get a newspaper certified at the National Library. In this article, the author argues that

Embracing Technology in Service of Court Processes: Hints From Other Jurisdiction

Proper service of a court process is one prerequisite that clothe the court with jurisdiction to hear and determine a matter before it. Thus, non-service of a court process where service is required is a failure which goes to the root of a case and renders void any decision therein.

A Critique of the Decision in Olumide Babalola v. Ikeja Local Government & ANR [Suit NO. LD/1343GCM/16] by Harvey Anyalewechi Esq.

Following the hearing of the above named suit, Hon. Justice Ibironke Harrison of the High Court of Lagos State, Igbosere division delivered a judgement declaring the marriage certificates issued by all local governments in Nigeria illegal and unconstitutional while restraining them from further issuance

PENSION REFORM ACT 2014: the validity of its application.

The signing into law of the new Pension Reforms Act is a welcome development. Among other provisions, the Act is made applicable to employees in the public services of the states, some of which had established contributory pension schemes by virtue of state laws substantially similar to the repealed Pension Act.

In commemoration of the International Reggae Day

In commemoration of the International Reggae Day, do you know that -

• Reggae music is a core part of Jamaica’s creative industries which contribute 4.8 percent of GDP.
• Music is one of country’s most valuable assets. 
• Since the 1960s Jamaica’s remarkably innovative and resilient creative entrepreneurs have independently added to the country’s export value.

Marrakesh Treaty: A Needed Rectification

According to the World Health Organization, there are some 285 million blind and visually impaired persons in the
world, 90 per cent of whom live in developing countries. A WIPO survey in 2006 found that fewer than 60 countries
have limitations and exceptions clauses in their copyright laws that make special provision for visually impaired
persons, for example, for Braille, large print or digitized audio versions of copyrighted texts.

Photography: Rights and Liabilities thereof (your photographer and you)

When photograph is mentioned, images of selfies with twisted lips and the unending posing we see on social media flips through the mind. Photography and the intricacies therein falls within the ambit of Intellectual Property  (IP). In this regard, IP laws govern, inter-alia, issues of Ownership of Copyright on one hand, and on the other hand, Right to Privacy and Right Publicity (which flows from the commercial use of the said photograph)

Towards a Balanced Digital Content Market

There is no gain saying that the Internet has, and is still, benefiting mankind through digital evolution. The world has become smaller and digitally obsessed. Economically, some analysts are of the view that the Internet has rich economic opportunities if properly utilized. On the other hand is the view that though the internet has been a tool for social engineering, it has created a form of economic monopoly in the digital market.