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Regulatory challenges of digital health: the case of mental health applications and personal data in South Africa
Published Tuesday, 29 April 2025
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Article examines regulatory gaps in South Africa's digital health sector, specifically mental health applications handling personal data under POPIA. Highlights challenges the Information Regulator faces in overseeing emerging health-tech platforms that collect sensitive information, pointing to enforcement and compliance difficulties in the digital health space.
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