it is vital that businesses are aware of their obligations to notify authorities of certain events and offences, says Webber Wentzel.
Understanding rights, obligations under Cybercrimes Act : Integral aspect of businesses' data and information protection processesIssued by Webber Wentzel Businesses in South Africa are required to notify authorities of certain offences, although they are also empowered to rely on certain legislation to protect and enforce their rights against criminals.
Various key sections of the Cybercrimes Act took effect on 1 December 2021. Businesses are increasingly relying on the Cybercrimes Act to enforce their rights to their proprietary information and data.Recently, a South African airline exercised its rights under the Cybercrimes Act against a former employee accused of engaging in industrial espionage and misappropriation of the airline’s incorporeal property.
Importantly, electronic communications service providers and financial institutions have specific duties in relation to reporting cybercrimes .
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