The UN says South Africa lags behind the rest of the world when it comes to implementing measures to keep private information safe from governments and corporations
, but it took another three years for the national information regulator to be appointed. The law will take effect only in April this year.
“Privacy laws started decades ago. By 2001 there were more than 20 countries that brought legislation up to certain levels. South Africa is about 30 years behind. The first data privacy laws were written in Sweden in 1973. Other European countries then followed shortly. South Africa, in 2020, is only now playing catch up,” said Cannataci.
Cannataci said the office needs to be bolstered if the government is to take privacy protection seriously. “Citizens have never been as surveilled as they are today. On the other hand, people have never talked about privacy as they do today. Does this mean there is enough awareness? No. What we are seeing is a growing consciousness around technology has meant citizens are being surveilled anywhere and everywhere. And both the state and large corporations have the ability to profile citizens.”
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Price of masks skyrocket amid coronavirus panic in South AfricaAs the world deals with the coronavirus, businesses are taking advantage of the accompanying panic with the prices of masks skyrocketing by as much as 500%. DailyNewsSA
Read more »
South Africa skipper welcomes back predecessorNew South Africa captain Quinton de Kock has welcomed the return to the One Day International squad of his predecessor Faf du Plessis as they prepare to meet India in Dharamsala on Thursday.
Read more »
Rain washes out first India-South Africa one-day internationalRain washed out the first one-day international between India and South Africa without a ball being bowled in Dharamsala on Thursday — and the next two games could be held in empty stadiums because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read more »
Netflix joins forces with John Boyega to develop content for AfricaThe American giant has already taken steps to build audiences on the African continent with 'Queen Sono'.
Read more »
WATCH: Tracking coronavirus in SA, Africa and the worldSouth Africa has confirmed six new cases, bringing the total to 13.
Read more »
Ntseki’s selection headaches ahead of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiersAll eyes will be on Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki on Thursday when he announces the squad to play São Tomé and Príncipe later this month.
Read more »