South Africa: Closed consultation on Draft Rules for Data Protection Enforcement Committee

On 24 March 2023, the public consultation closed on the draft rules for the Data Protection Enforcement Committee. The draft rules outline the duties of the enforcement committee and what types of complaints may be submitted to it. The draft rules also elaborate on the type of evidence that will be considered, the amount of time the committee may take to process the complaint, and the rights of both the complainant and the defendant.