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Fragmentation in South Africa’s digital identity regulatory and institutional framework: implications for citizen control of their data
Published Tuesday, 5 May 2026
AI Editorial Summary
Analysis examines fragmentation in South Africa's digital identity regulatory framework and its impact on citizen data control. This fragmentation likely affects implementation of POPIA principles around data subject rights and may highlight coordination challenges between the Information Regulator and other institutions governing digital identity.
Fragmentation in South Africa’s digital identity regulatory and institutional framework: implications for citizen control of their data Polity.org.za
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