South Africa: Cybercrimes Act including data breach notification obligations
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Partial implementation of Cybercrimes Act
On 1 December 2021, certain sections of the Cybercrimes Act entered into force. In particular, all Chapters entered into force with the exception of the following provisions: Part VI of Chapter 1 on Definitions and Interpretations; sections 38(1)(d)…
SourceCybercrimes Act enforced with grace period
The Cybercrimes Act is signed by the President of South Africa, after the approval by the Parliament and will come into force on a date fixed by the President by proclamation in the Official Gazette. The Act establishes new offences regarding cyberc…
SourceCybercrimes Act adopted by the Parliament
The Cybercrimes Act is adopted by the South African Parliament. The Act establishes new offences regarding cybercrime, in particular to criminalise the disclosure of certain types of data messages. Further, the Act regulates the powers to investigat…
SourceCybercrimes Act introduced in the Parliament
The Cybercrimes Act is introduced in the South African Parliament. The Act establishes new offences regarding cybercrime, in particular to criminalise the disclosure of certain types of data messages. Further, the Act regulates the powers to investi…
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