This creeping form of observation marks a dangerous evolution in how power is exercised and dissent controlled
Residents deserve to know that the information shared with their municipality is securely stored and will not be leaked, sold or weaponised
The department missed the deadline for appealing the fine imposed by the Information Regulator for failing to comply with the Popi Act
The department missed a deadline imposed by the regulator to renew licences for antivirus software systems
The government, civil society organisations and public and private institutions need to take the initiative
Court grants AfriForum’s application to compel the department of basic education to publish matric results in newspapers and online platforms
South Africa, too, is vulnerable to cyber attacks and needs to take steps to secure its digital futur
Governments are processing tons of personal information to limit the spread of Covid-19. They must ensure this does not cost us our privacy
The UN says South Africa lags behind the rest of the world when it comes to implementing measures to keep private information safe from governments and corporations
Avoidance and refusal have become default settings in government as requests for more information are routinely ignored.