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The United Nations special rapporteur on data and privacy protection says South Africa is dragging its feet behind other countries when it comes to implementing legislation that is supposed to safeguard the personal information of citizens.

South Africa must implement privacy laws to protect citizens, says UN expert

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

Point of view: Although the new cameras being put up in Johannesburg are reassuring from a security perspective, they are also viewed by some as potentially invasive to their privacy. (Paul Botes)

SA’s suburban camera creep tests privacy

Private surveillance firms say they operate within the law, but no court has yet ruled on compliance

On footbridges running across Nelson Mandela Boulevard leading into the Cape Town CBD, Right2Know protestors held morning rush-hour protests calling on Ramaphosa to among other things to increase social grants. (Twitter: Right2Know)

Sona protestors out early to get their voices heard

Various groups are picketing in hopes of getting President Cyril Ramaphosa to address their concerns

(John McCann/M&G)

Another day, another data breach

Liberty is just the latest in a growing list of targets, heightening the urgency to protect information

IBM announced that it would be opening a research laboratory

Protection of Personal Information Act: Are you compliant?

The Protection of Personal Information Act was signed into law last week. Here are eight practical tips to get you compliant.

Crib notes: Popi is here for you

The Protection of Personal Information Bill has been signed into law. But what does it mean for you?

There is little to celebrate the state of the of access to information in South Africa

How the NCOP struck a (minor) blow for democracy

By resisting pressure from the department of state security and introducing amendments, the NCOP has struck a blow for democracy.

‘Compliance must not overlook rural branches’

Compliance with data protection legislation has come under the spotlight since the implementation of consumer protection and personal protection Acts.