The Information Regulator launches a guidance note to direct how political parties use the personal information of voters for campaign purposes.
The online resource centre provides the South African government, political and non-profit partners with crucial election-related info.
All three of South Africa’s biggest political parties’ manifestos ramp up their ICT plans, as they prepare to do battle for votes at the polls on 29 May.
ITWeb OTR: South Africa’s Information Regulator on increasing breaches, elections and AI
Speaking at the ITWeb Governance, Risk and Compliance Summit on 20 February 2024, Adv Pansy Tlakula, chair of the Information Regulator of South Africa, discusses the work of the regulator, specifically in regards to POPIA and PAIA, and how the number of breaches being reported are increasing as hackers find ‘fertile ground’ in South Africa. She also discusses the upcoming elections, disinformation campaigns, and the role of the Information Regulator in regulating the use of AI. #ITWebgrc2024 #Informationregulator #cybersecurity
The company says it aims to reduce the spread of misinformation and protect election integrity.