The fast-paced, ever-evolving digital environment poses challenges for South African regulators, with AI and security topping the difficulties list.
Keeping up with the rapid pace at which technology is evolving is a challenge for South African regulators, with artificial intelligence and cyber security high on the difficulties list.
At the launch, the executives from the four regulatory entities reflected on how the digital environment impacts their ability to carry out their mandates.On technology-related issues that worry the Information Regulator, CEO Mosalanyane Mosala listed AI, and its impact on the protection of personal information, as a top concern.
In terms of POPIA, the Act sets down firm frameworks that companies have to abide by to avoid fines, criminal prosecution and potential reputation loss. Breaching the rules and regulations outlined by this Act can have serious financial implications and long-lasting consequences.ZA Domain Name Authority CEO Molehe Wesi listed cyber security compromises and domain name abuse among the critical issues faced by ZADNA.
We hope the forum will enable us to share good practices on closing gaps and ensuring we deliver on our mandates, he added. “With technology, it means people have access to phones and social media platforms, which is where the risk lies. Children get exposed to cyber bullying, including being used to create pornography. Our role becomes critical in ensuring we empower parents.”
Film And Publication Board Information Regulator ICASA ZADNA ZA Domain Name Authority Mosalanyane Mosala Direct Marketing Charley Lewis Pansy Tlakula Inforeg Molehe Wesi
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