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Digital Law webinar
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Dlzw2026
R 0.00
Capacity: 500
24 Feb 2026, 18:00:00
Join Emma Sadleir for a practical, parent-focused session on the legal, disciplinary, and reputational risks of social media in South Africa – plus simple ways to protect your family online. ±60 minutes live talk, followed by a Q&A session.
Category: Events
What is this event?
The Digital Law webinar unpacks the legal realities of social media use in South Africa, with real-world examples and practical guidance to help families navigate online risk more safely and responsibly.
Who should attend?
All Online School parents
What you’ll walk away with:
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A clearer understanding of key social media legal risks (e.g., defamation, privacy, hate speech, fake news, harassment, and more)
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Practical steps to protect yourself and your family online
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Guidance on cyberbullying, sexting, cancel culture, and online safety risks like predators/catfishing
B) Key information at a glance
Date & time: 24 February 2026 | 18:00
Venue: Online via MS Teams
Duration: ±60 minutes live talk + Q&A
Capacity limit: Limited spots (booking essential)
Cost: No fee (booking essential)
What to prepare: Come ready with questions around your child/teen’s social media use, online conflict, privacy, and reputation risk.
C) Program / What’s covered
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The social media landscape in South Africa, including current trends and key issues
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The apps – the good, the bad, and the ugly
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The age of legal capacity – both criminal and civil
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The legal considerations of using social media, including legislation, case law, and real-world examples - covering defamation, privacy, hate speech, fake news, crimen injuria, harassment, intellectual property, data protection, fraud, incitement, and image-based violence.
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Cyberbullying and how to deal with it.
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Cancel culture – what does the law say?
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Sexting and pornography offences
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The disciplinary consequences of using social media
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Personal reputation management on social media (the extent to which your online content could compromise potential scholarships, admission to university, and future employment).
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Stranger danger, catfishing, predators, and online safety
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Simple and practical tips to protect yourself in the online world
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How to not be responsible for other people’s content
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Fake news
D) Requirements / Rules
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Booking is essential to secure a spot.
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This is an online session hosted on MS Teams; attendees will need a device and stable internet connection.
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The session includes a live talk and a Q&A segment.
E) Logistics & admin
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Confirmation details: You will receive a confirmation email with the MS Teams link on the morning of the session (24 February 2026).
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Cost per attendee: No fee (booking required).
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Support: If you need help, contact optimiplus@optimi.co.za
Presenter
Emma Sadleir is South Africa’s leading expert on social media law and founder of the Digital Law Company (2013). She is an admitted attorney with a BA LLB (Wits) and an LLM in Information Technology, Media and Communications (LSE), and specialises in defamation, privacy, and social media law.
| Venue Title | Digital Law webinar |
|---|---|
| Venue Description | MS Teams |
| Venue Address | MS Teams |
| Space Title | Online |
| Age Group | All |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Brand | Information session |
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