Are there specific regulations or guidelines for protecting personal data and privacy in the digital environment?

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Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA): The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is the primary legislation governing personal data protection in South Africa. It sets out the rights of…

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How is international cooperation on cybersecurity and cybercrime facilitated?

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Bilateral and Multilateral Agreements: South Africa engages in bilateral and multilateral agreements with other nations to enhance cooperation in combating cybercrime and improving cybersecurity. These agreements often include frameworks for…

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Are businesses required to have incident response plans and recovery strategies for cyber incidents?

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Regulatory Framework: South African legislation, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA), does not explicitly mandate businesses to have incident response…

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