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South Africa: Partial implementation of Cybercrimes Act

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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)…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2017-02-20
under deliberation

The Cybercrimes Act is introduced in the South African Parliament. The Act establishes new offences…

2020-12-02
adopted

The Cybercrimes Act is adopted by the South African Parliament. The Act establishes new offences re…

2021-05-26
in grace period

The Cybercrimes Act is signed by the President of South Africa, after the approval by the Parliamen…

2021-12-01
in force

On 1 December 2021, certain sections of the Cybercrimes Act entered into force. In particular, all …