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Information Regulator to engage Gauteng over e-Panic Button data breach
The Information Regulator plans to engage the Gauteng Department of e-Government regarding a reported data breach affecting the province's e-Panic Button app, after confirming it…
How South Africa can shape the continent’s digital future
As one of Africa’s most industrialised and connected economies, the country is in a unique position to lead by example by building a tech ecosystem that benefits everyone
South Africa is sleepwalking into becoming a surveillance state
Facial recognition technology is widespread, eroding privacy and anonymity, echoing apartheid-era controls, with lax legal enforcement
Digital occupation: How surveillance technologies repress dissent from Gaza to Cape Town
This creeping form of observation marks a dangerous evolution in how power is exercised and dissent controlled
Digital trust at risk: Are municipalities able to protect our personal data?
Residents deserve to know that the information shared with their municipality is securely stored and will not be leaked, sold or weaponised
How HONOR’s Magic V2 protects your privacy
In today’s digital world, keeping personal information private is more important than ever
DMASA’s position clarified on telemarketing classification and POPIA compliance
The Association will continue to seek legal advice to ensure its members comply with regulatory requirements and uphold consumers’ privacy rights
Justice department to challenge R5 million fine in court
The department missed the deadline for appealing the fine imposed by the Information Regulator for failing to comply with the Popi Act
Police ‘ignorance’ of law stalls rape investigations
Limpopo police are apparently unaware they can use the home affairs department’s database to track suspected criminals
Data protection is key in a digital world
The introduction of Popia brings responsibilities, but also opportunities as South Africa becomes viewed as a country with proper data regulations