POPIA aims to safeguard personal information processed by public and private entities, ensuring that individuals’ privacy rights are respected.
Other Legislation from South Africa
Act on Cybercrime/Online Intellectual Property Protection
- Copyright Act, 1978
- Cybercrimes Act, 2020
- Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA), 2002
- Patents Act, 1978
- Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013
- Trade Marks Act, 1993
Cooperation and International Efforts
- Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)
- Extradition Act (1962)
- Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs)
Criminal Code/Law Enforcement
Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Cybercrimes Act, 2020
- Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA), 2002
- National Cybersecurity Policy Framework (NCPF)
Online Hate Speech and Illegal Content