Building local conditions for responsible technology
About
A law, tech & governance advisory practice, committed to building local conditions for responsible technology. We work across Artificial intelligence, Cybersecurity and Digital rights.
We are based in Pretoria, and we work with partners accross the globe.
What we do
Advisory | Training | Tech Governanceon the responsible governance of Ai, Cybersecurity and Digital Rights
We offer consulting engagements organisations navigating the legal, governance and operational questions raised by Ai systems, cybersecurity and digital rights.
Advisory & Policy Engagement
Independent analysis and strategic advice on selected questions relating to Ai, cybersecurity, law, policy and governance.
Read moreTraining & Capacity Building
Tier-sensetive training, capacity building and skills transfer on Ai, cybersecurity and digital rights for various organisational audiences.
Read moreTech Governance
The structures required to govern tech systems responsibly, including governance frameworks, accountability structures, incident management and oversight mechanisms.
Read moreOur Approach
Responsible Technology
Governance Compass
A practical reference point for the legal and governance instruments governing artificial intelligence systems, cybersecurity, data protection and digital rights in South Africa.
Our research agenda
All our work departs from research and evidence as a foundational basis. Explore our Research Agenda which covers
Recent public-facing research
Below is our recent public-facing research output, which often appears in policy briefs, peer-reviewed journals, reports & multilateral policy proceedings.
The Need for International AI Governance: Insights from the UN’s Governing AI for Humanity Report, with an African Perspective
Why Africa’s meaningful participation is essential to the legitimacy, fairness and effectiveness of global AI governance.
A proposal for incentives based governance model for South Africa’s Cybersecurity crisis
South Africa faces a cybersecurity crisis. This contribution examines that crisis through the lens of the incentive structures driving it. It proposes an incentive-based governace model which would require suppliers bidding for government tenders to hold minimum cybersecurity certification or controls, depending the size of the enterprise and value of…
Analysing the Impact of Ai on rights of persons living with disabilities in Africa
In this contribution, we take a closer look at the rights of persons with disabilities and the impact that AI will have on these rights, with a particular focus on the African context.
Our Leadership
-->
Dr. Kgomosotho brings a wealth of experience at the intersection of law, advanced technologies, business and human rights. He leads our mission to build local conditions for responsible, lawful technology in South Africa and Africa.
He holds a PhD from the University of Vienna, a Masters Degree from the University of Pretoria. He is an Attorney of the High Court. His expertise includes Ai & data governance, cybersecurity, IHL & military Ai, human rights, and corporate legal practice.
Meet the Executive Director →Start a conversation
If you are interested in discussing a collaboration, an engagement or partnership, please, get in touch with us.
info@techilalaw.com →Tech Governance
Resources
Explore legislation, policy and reports on the governance of Ai, cyber resilience, data, and digital rights. Scoped for South Africa and Africa context.