Articles about Pansy Tlakula

InfoReg takes data breach reporting online

The data privacy law enforcer launches an online portal for reporting data breaches, moving away from e-mailed reports.

Information Regulator fears replacement by Cyber Commissioner

Besides draining the fiscus, there will be a substantial overlap between the Information Regulator and the proposed Cyber Commissioner, legal experts say.

South African youth in dark about data protection law

The Information Regulator sounds the alarm over young people’s low level of awareness of the Protection of Personal Information Act and online privacy.

Blow for Information Regulator over matric results publication

The High Court throws out an urgent court application by the regulator to stop the DBE from publishing the 2024 matric results in the media.

Regulatory executives expose digital tech woes

The fast-paced, ever-evolving digital environment poses challenges for South African regulators, with AI and security topping the difficulties list.

OmniContact helps marketers comply with POPIA, says Saicom

Platform helps direct marketers meet the growing compliance demands set by the Information Regulator.

POPIA ‘loopholes’ must be closed, says InfoReg

The Information Regulator will approach Parliament to have POPIA amended so that fines are imposed immediately after a violation.

WhatsApp privacy policy fails POPIA compliance, says watchdog

The Information Regulator slaps WhatsApp with an enforcement notice, after it discovers discrepancies in how the massaging app applies its privacy policy.

Information Regulator searches for cyber security talent

The information watchdog looks to fill multiple ICT-related positions at its Braamfontein offices.

Info watchdog uncovers gaps in political parties’ PAIA compliance

Advocate Pansy Tlakula raises concerns about non-compliance of SA law-makers when it comes to the Promotion of Access to Information Act.

InfoReg slaps TransUnion with enforcement notice

South Africa’s data privacy enforcer the Information Regulator issues TransUnion with an enforcement notice, after the firm’s March 2022 cyber security compromise.

Cyber criminals target SA’s CIPC business registry

The organisation says there was an “attempted security breach” that exposed the personal information of employees and clients.