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SAPS breached Popia after rape victims’ personal info appears on social media

Published Thursday, 6 April 2023

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SAPS has been found to have breached POPIA following the unauthorized disclosure of rape victims' personal information on social media. This enforcement action highlights the Information Regulator's role in protecting sensitive personal data and holding government institutions accountable for privacy violations involving vulnerable individuals.

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