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Information Regulator too lenient with POPIA transgressors
Published Friday, 1 July 2022
AI Editorial Summary
Criticism suggests the South African Information Regulator is not imposing sufficiently strict penalties on entities violating POPIA, raising concerns about enforcement effectiveness and deterrence. This highlights ongoing debate about the Regulator's approach to compliance and whether current sanctions adequately address data protection breaches.
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