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Top bank in South Africa fined R1 million for not protecting customer data
Published Monday, 26 October 2026
AI Editorial Summary
A major South African bank has been fined R1 million for failing to adequately protect customer data, representing a significant enforcement action by the Information Regulator under POPIA. This penalty underscores the Regulator's commitment to holding financial institutions accountable for data protection breaches and sets a precedent for the sector.
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