South Africa: Adopted data and cloud policy including establishment of 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…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-04-01
in consultation
2021-06-01
processing consultation