Articles about Information Regulator

Land Bank tightens security after ransomware attack

The state-owned bank strengthens security controls after a January ransomware attack compromised internal records.

Parliament invites public input on InfoReg candidates

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services seeks input on the CVs of 21 Information Regulator candidates.

Timeline for SA’s national AI policy revealed

Parliament is briefed on the process to develop SA’s AI policy, with stakeholder engagement and Cabinet gazetting in the pipeline.

Building trust in your customer communications

Industry standards and regulations make SMS more valuable for brands and customers, says Richard Simpson, MD of BulkSMS.

Education dept to defy InfoReg as court date looms

Department of Basic Education to publish matric results next week, despite the Information Regulator’s enforcement order amid court battle over privacy concerns.

InfoReg sticks to guns against publishing of matric results

The Information Regulator has vowed to continue its efforts to block the publication of the 2025 matric results in the media.

DBE to defend bid to block matric results publication

Just ahead of the release of matric results, the Information Regulator is going back to court to stop their publication in the media.

Information Regulator targets spam callers

While the Information Regulator wants control over spam calls, the industry says it does not have the necessary legal authority.

InfoReg exposes POPIA violators as data breaches mount

The information watchdog names organisations that violated the data privacy law, highlighting the growing need for robust data protection.

SA’s information watchdog takes on ‘Big Tech’

The Information Regulator is in a legal “battle” with Google and Meta after the tech giants refused to hand over records, claiming South African law doesn't apply to them.

Firms under-report POPIA breaches as cyber attacks rise

The Information Regulator does not have sufficient staff to enforce the Protection of Personal Information Act amid rising cyber attacks.

Publishing of matric results debate back in court

The North Gauteng High Court “rightfully examines” the publication of matric results, as the Information Regulator eyes clarity on protection of learners’ information.