Articles about Information Regulator

Wits University IT system hit by ‘zero-day’ event

The University of Witwatersrand’s confirms its IT system has been compromised due to a cyber attack.

POPIA insists on total enterprise asset management

Protection of Personal Information Act revisions are bumping enterprise asset management up the security agenda.

Parly committee invites applications for InfoReg members

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development seeks candidates to join the Information Regulator.

SARS commissioner wins govt tech leader award

This year’s SITA GovTech Digital Public Service Awards recognise SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter’s tech leadership.

2024 hack aftermath hits national lab’s annual targets

The cyber attack caused the National Health Laboratory Service to miss 25% of its annual targets, reveals CIO Dr Sylvia Sathekge.

AI-enabled cyber defences drive down SA’s data breach costs

IBM Security shows the average cost per data breach incident for South African organisations is less than a year ago, averaging R44.1 million in 2025.

Information Regulator readies for AI era

The data privacy enforcer scrutinises the POPIA sections that need to deal with the complex risks posed by artificial intelligence.

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.

Top ICT tenders: SITA to toughen up its cyber security measures

The State IT Agency dominates the ICT tenders this week, with requests for a penetration testing solution and security operation centre services.

InfoReg accelerates digital projects despite budget constraints

The Information Regulator is looking to expand its staff complement, as it plans to accelerate its digital initiatives in the new financial year.

Cyber attack rattles real estate firm Pam Golding

Last week, an unknown third-party gained unauthorised access to the company’s system via a user account.

InfoReg receives mounting data privacy complaints

The watchdog is dealing with thousands of complaints relating to the mishandling of personal data by direct marketers, gated complexes and companies.