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IT & THE LAW

COURSE OVERVIEW

With the growth in the use of IT systems in business in recent years, there is a growing amount of risk exposure to companies in this regard.

Consequently, there has also been a surge in the amount of legislation that has emerged as a result of this.

This places an additional burden on IT managers and staff to ensure that they are suitably informed so as to best protect their company from the many risks facing them.

In order to assist IT personnel to be informed with the latest developments, AstroTech is offering a training program titled IT & The Law.

14-16 March 2012

13-15 June 2012

19-21 September 2012

05-07 December 2012

 

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The course covers the following key topics:

  • Understanding the ECT Act
  • Intercepting or Monitoring staff email
  • Tracking websites employees use
  • Legal requirements for email storage
  • Spam!
  • Software licensing issues
  • What IT contracts & declarations should employees sign?
  • What policies do employers need & When?
    - Internal security policy
    - Internet usage policy
    - Internal Backup Policy
  • Corporate Governance & IT
  • The Importance of Email Disclaimers
  • Electronic Contract Conclusion
  • Necessary Website Terms & Conditions
  • Selling goods on-line
  • using your website to comply with PROATIA
  • Intellectual Property & the Internet:
    - Trade marks
    - Copyrights
    - Domain names
  • Software development legal implications
  • The use of software escrow
  • Data Storage Requirements
  • Preventing Computer Fraud
  • Telephone Monitoring
  • Personal software on company equipment
  • Sending Unauthorised Mail
  • What could put the IT Manager in Jail!
  • And Much More!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • IT Managers & Staff
  • Technology Managers
  • Managers whose Organisations Rely Heavily on IT Systems
  • IT Project Managers & Project Personnel
  • Engineers & Technicians
  • Marketing Personnel Involved with Websites
  • Anyone else with an interest in IT & The Law

KEY BENEFITS

  • Be knowledgeable about applicable legislation
  • Be able to best protect your organisation
  • Understand the implications of your actions/systems
  • Know what policies you need in place
  • Network with other professionals in the industry

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Upon receipt of your enrolment, a tax invoice will be processed and payment is required prior to the start of the scheduled course.

Should course expectations not be met for any reason, delegates are given the opportunity to leave before lunch on the 1st day and receive a full refund of the course fee.

Cancellations

A cancellation can only be confirmed if we are advised in writing at training@astrotech.co.za

For cancellations received more than one week prior to the course:

  • 0% cancellation fee will apply.

For cancellations received less than ONE WEEK prior to the course:

  • 50% cancellation fee will apply. 

For cancellations received within 24 hours of the course:

  • 100% cancellation fee will apply.

Substitutes are welcome at no additional charge at any time prior to the course.

Postponements

Requests to postpone course attendance must be received in writing at least three full working days prior to the course commencement.

Should we not receive written confirmation within this period; the postponement will be subject to an additional fee of R 1,430 (excl VAT) per delegate.

All course postponements or programme exchanges need to be utilized within 6 months of the original course booking or the course fee will be forfeited.

Cancellations on postponements or exchanges are subject to the full course fee.


Absent Delegates

In the event that a delegate does not arrive for the course and no written cancellation has been received and confirmed, the full course fee will be payable.

Presenters

Should it be necessary, AstroTech reserves the right to substitute the presenter.

Communication

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Disclaimer

AstroTech wish to advise that they will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or harm, direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise and howsoever arising that may be caused to any person or property during the providing of any services by AstroTech to the client.

14-16 March 2012

13-15 June 2012

19-21 September 2012

05-07 December 2012