In this episode, Chris Tredger speaks to data and tech lawyer Zwakele Mbanjwa at the ITWeb Cloud and Data Summit.
Regulation is crucial for cloud migration and data centre operations, but in excess, it can stifle innovation, says Zwakele Mbanjwa ,, held recently in Johannesburg, Mbanjwa commented on the significance of the National Policy on Cloud and Data and how it strengthens cyber security posture.
Mbanjwa highlighted four main aspects of the policy that will impact business operations: data localisation and sovereignty, privacy and cyber security considerations, cross-border data considerations, and infrastructure. “What is exciting is the guidance we are anticipating from the industry regulator around cross-border data transfer and I think that’s going to make the idea of moving information – particularly personal information – from one place to another, a bit more clear.”The need for a comprehensive policy to protect data, ensure local control over critical information, and support the digital economy led to the establishment of the policy in May 2024.
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