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“Ridwaan Boda of ENSafrica is widely respected for his ability to handle complex technology projects, with an impressive track record in large-scale outsourcings. Clients laud his "excellent grasp of the law, good technical knowledge, good customer manner and outstanding work ethic."” - Chambers Global Guide to the Worlds Leading Business Lawyers I am the head of ENSafrica's award winning Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) law unit, co-head of the Fintech law unit and co-head of the data privacy practise. I am the current “Lawyer of the Year” for IT Law. For the past 9 years I have been a member of the United Nations Data Governance and AI Expert Group (previously the UN Global Pulse Privacy Advisory Group), and I am the current Chair of the Substantive Law Committee on Technology Sourcing of the International Technology Lawyers Association (previously Vice-Chair). I am Chair of Privacy Officers Africa. I am a globally recognised, award winning lawyer in IT and Telecommunications law, data privacy law, corporate law, data commercialisation, and fintech. My current and past accolades and awards include recognition as a leading global business lawyer by Chambers and Partners (IT and Telecommunications law and Fintech law), Best Lawyers (Corporate law and IT law) and the Client Choice Award for IT law. I am a noted thought leader and public speaker, and I have facilitated, participated, led and / or presented at thought leadership and other events in TMT and data privacy laws globally, including at the United Nations HQ in New York, The Hague, Geneva, Accra, Bangalore and across South Africa. I have also authored numerous articles and publications. I conduct regular courses and training for clients on a number of exciting topics such as AI Law I have specialist, extensive and deep expertise in all aspects of TMT and data privacy law, including: dealmaking; outsourcing and insourcing; AI law; 4IR law; IT projects and procurement; digitisation, advertising and marketing law; new and emerging tech (including IoT, AI, drones, AdTech, Fintech, 3D printing etc); data commercialisation and data philanthropy; cloud-computing law; social media law; data and information privacy (including POPI and GDPR); broadcasting, TV, film, sports and social media influencer / advertising agreements, as regulatory advice related thereto; general IT and commercial agreements; SLA's; IP; online commerce including website and app legal compliance; distributorship arrangements, joint ventures and strategic alliances; and mergers and acquisitions.