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SA data breaches surge 40% as regulator warns of cybersecurity shortfalls
Published Thursday, 13 November 2025
AI Editorial Summary
South African data breaches increased by 40%, prompting the Information Regulator to issue warnings about widespread cybersecurity deficiencies among organisations. This surge highlights inadequate compliance with POPIA's data protection requirements and signals potential enforcement action against entities failing to implement proper security safeguards.
SA data breaches surge 40% as regulator warns of cybersecurity shortfalls The Citizen
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