Laws & RegulationsCybercrimes Act (South Africa)
In ForceAll sectors, Electronic communications service providers
Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020
Also known as: Cybercrimes Act (South Africa)
South Africa's comprehensive cybercrime law criminalizing unauthorized access, data interception, cyber fraud, and malicious communications. Requires electronic communications service providers to report cybercrime to SAPS within 72 hours and preserve evidence.
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Regulator
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Effective
12/1/2021
Sector
All sectors, Electronic communications service providers
Full Text / Summary
South Africa's comprehensive cybercrime law criminalizing unauthorized access, data interception, cyber fraud, and malicious communications. Requires electronic communications service providers to report cybercrime to SAPS within 72 hours and preserve evidence.