On the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Legal Perspectives from Germany and South Africa
Based on collaboration between the law faculties of the University of Augsburg and the University of Johannesburg, this book focuses on legal developments relating to the Fourth Industrial Revolution in South Africa and Germany (and the European Union more broadly). Written in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has given impetus to digital and other technology-driven innovations, it pays particular attention to the aspects of digitalisation, artificial intelligence and data protection in various contexts, including international sales law, labour law, medical law and environmental law. The chapters reflect critically on legal and other developments to determine their appropriateness, impact and long-term viability in the digital age.
Other significant topics covered in this book include human rights in an increasingly globalised world of business, climate change, and the war between Russia and Ukraine. Focusing on legal aspects and applicable frameworks, the chapters dealing with these topics clearly encourage an appreciation for the ideals of accountability, fairness, peace and security. Undoubtedly, this book is a timely and appropriate collection of research on fundamental developments and problems facing our world today. It is recommended reading for those interested in legal perspectives on important developments in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
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Chapters
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Introduction
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The Use of Wearables in Industry 4.0
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Legal Perspectives on the Use of Wearables in the Workplace in South Africa
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Overtime in Labour Law - Possibilities and Remuneration
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Overtime from a South African Legal Perspective
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Business and Human Rights - Shared Responsibility
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Globalization and CorporationsWhy Direct Obligations Matter – A Reply to Fontana
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The EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities
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The Sustainability, Economic and Environmental Classification ConundrumA Storm in a Teacup?
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The Duration of Administrative Proceedings in Environmental LawPossible Solutions in View of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
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Using AI to Enhance EIA Decision Making ProcessesA South African Perspective
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The Weaknesses of the Sale of Goods DirectiveDealing with Legislative Deficits
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Development of and Influences on the South African Law of Sale of Goods in the Absence of European-like Directives
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The Gentle DigitalizationDigital Transformation in the European Digital Decade
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The Digital Industrial RevolutionSouth Africa’s Last Hope for Socio-Economic Development?
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Taking the Next Step to Big Data Medical ResearchLegal Challenges Facing the Creation of a European Ecosystem for Health Data
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The European Health Data Space and Protection of Health Data in European and South African law
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Challenges and Trends in the Application of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2 of 2000 in South Africa
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The War in Ukraine and its Impact on the EU and South AfricaLegal and Political Issues
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