South Africa: Data residency obligations in South Africa Draft National Data and Cloud Policy
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Adopted national data and cloud policy including data residency obligations
On 31 May 2024, the South African Department of Communications and Digital Technologies adopted the final national data and cloud policy, including data residency obligations. The policy applies to data management and cloud computing within South Af…
SourceClosed consultation for Data & Cloud Policy includes data residency obligations
The public consultation for the Draft National Data and Cloud Policy is closed. The draft includes the proposition that all data classified/identified as critical Information Infrastructure shall be processed and stored within the borders of South A…
SourcePublished draft data and cloud policy includes data residency obligations
The South African Department of Communications releases its Draft National Data and Cloud Policy for written submissions. The draft includes the proposition that all data classified/identified as critical Information Infrastructure shall be processe…
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