South Africa: Information Regulator investigation into Dis-Chem Pharmacies Ltd for alleged contravention of the provisions of Protection of Personal Information Act
Progress
Current status
in force
31 Aug 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
South Africa
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Announced Information Regulator investigation into Dis-Chem Pharmacies Ltd for alleged contravention of the provisions of Protection of Personal Information Act
On 31 August 2023, the Information Regulator issued an enforcement notice in the context of its investigation into Dis-Chem Pharmacies Ltd for contravention of various sections of the Protection of Personal Information Act relating to a security bre…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority