South Africa: South Africa National Data and Cloud Policy includes new data protection authority
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Adopted data and cloud policy including establishment of data protection authority
On 31 May 2024, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies adopted the data and cloud policy, which requires data protection authorities to ensure robust data security and privacy protection. It emphasises investigating breaches, rais…
SourceClosed consultation for Data & Cloud Policy includes new data protection authority
The public consultation for the Draft National Data and Cloud Policy is closed. The draft proposes to review existing regulatory authorities` mandates to establish a single data regulator. It further includes the establishment of an Advisory Council…
SourcePublished draft data and cloud policy includes new data protection authority
The South African Department of Communications releases its Draft National Data and Cloud Policy for written submissions. The draft proposes to review existing regulatory authorities` mandates to establish a single data regulator. It further include…
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