The justice portfolio committee invites nominations for suitable people to be appointed as members of the Information Regulator.
A US jury found Google liable for collecting user data despite privacy settings being turned off – and South Africans may be among the 98 million affected.
The justice portfolio committee recommends Alison Tilley and Nomagcina Mtshontshi to join the Information Regulator.
The High Court rules the regulator failed to demonstrate an appeal against an earlier ruling in favour of the education department had reasonable prospects of success.
From 1 January to 31 March, the Information Regulator received hundreds of data breach notifications from South African organisations.
While the Information Regulator wants control over spam calls, the industry says it does not have the necessary legal authority.
The information watchdog names organisations that violated the data privacy law, highlighting the growing need for robust data protection.
The North Gauteng High Court “rightfully examines” the publication of matric results, as the Information Regulator eyes clarity on protection of learners’ information.
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development seeks candidates to join the Information Regulator.
The data privacy law enforcer launches an online portal for reporting data breaches, moving away from e-mailed reports.
Besides draining the fiscus, there will be a substantial overlap between the Information Regulator and the proposed Cyber Commissioner, legal experts say.
The Information Regulator sounds the alarm over young people’s low level of awareness of the Protection of Personal Information Act and online privacy.
Info Regulator discusses data breaches in SA
Advocate Pansy Tlakula, chairperson of the Information Regulator, talks to ITWeb about the impact of data breaches in SA, the work of the Office of the Information Regulator, and upcoming prosecutions. #Newsvideo #Inforegulator #popia