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Top bank in South Africa tracking airtime purchases, social media profiles, website visits, and online shopping to decide if customers can get loans
A major South African bank is reportedly using alternative data sources—including airtime purchases, social media activity, website visits, and online shopping behavior—for creditworthiness assessments. This practice raises significant POPIA compliance questions around lawful processing, consent, purpose limitation, and data minimization that fall squarely within the Information Regulator's enforcement mandate.
Kgetlengrivier Concerned Citizens v Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality and Another (361/2025) [2026] ZASCA 148 (2 November 2026)
A Supreme Court of Appeal case involving Kgetlengrivier Concerned Citizens and a local municipality. Without further details from the excerpt, the connection to PAIA or the Information Regulator is unclear, though citizen groups often invoke PAIA to access municipal records. Relevance depends on whether information access was disputed.
Mukansi N.O and Others v Nedbank and Others (2019/25860) [2026] ZAGPJHC 1245 (2 November 2026)
A 2026 High Court case between Mukansi N.O. and Nedbank. Without access to the full judgment details, the relevance to the Information Regulator cannot be definitively assessed, though banking disputes sometimes involve data protection or access-to-information questions under POPIA or PAIA.
Information Regulator CIO scoops IT personality of the year award
The Chief Information Officer of South Africa's Information Regulator has been recognised as IT Personality of the Year by ITWeb, highlighting individual leadership within the regulatory body. This award acknowledges the CIO's contributions to technology implementation and digital transformation at the Regulator.
AfriForum turns to PAIA over camera access dispute
AfriForum has invoked the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) in a dispute concerning access to camera footage. This case highlights PAIA's role as a mechanism for civil society organizations to compel information disclosure, demonstrating practical application of access-to-information rights in South Africa.
AfriForum submits PAIA request following George Municipality’s silence on camera system
AfriForum has submitted a PAIA request to George Municipality after the municipality failed to respond to queries about its camera system. This case highlights the use of PAIA as a mechanism to compel public bodies to disclose information when voluntary transparency fails, demonstrating practical application of access-to-information rights in local government contexts.
DA demands accountability as Information Regulator launches probe into Land Bank - Polity.org.za
The Information Regulator has initiated an investigation into the Land Bank, prompting the DA to call for accountability. This enforcement action signals the Regulator's willingness to scrutinize state entities for potential data protection or access-to-information violations, reinforcing its oversight mandate.
National Director of Public Prosecutions v Agrizzi (077715/2024) [2026] ZAGPPHC 1243 (29 October 2026)
A court ruling in a National Prosecuting Authority matter involving Agrizzi. While this case primarily concerns prosecution proceedings rather than information access or data protection, it may have tangential relevance if PAIA requests or personal information issues arose during the proceedings. Without more details, direct connection to the Information Regulator appears limited.
FNB fined R1 million for POPIA breach after sensitive customer information was exposed
The Information Regulator imposed a R1 million fine on First National Bank (FNB) for violating POPIA by exposing sensitive customer information. This enforcement action demonstrates the Regulator's commitment to holding major financial institutions accountable for data protection failures and signals increasing regulatory consequences for non-compliance.
Regulator hits FNB with R1-million Popia fine
The South African Information Regulator has imposed a R1-million fine on First National Bank (FNB) for violations of the Protection of Personal Information Act. This enforcement action demonstrates the Regulator's willingness to issue substantial penalties against major financial institutions for POPIA non-compliance.
FNB issued with R1m fine for POPIA violation
The Information Regulator imposed a R1 million fine on First National Bank (FNB) for violating POPIA provisions. This enforcement action demonstrates the Regulator's willingness to levy significant financial penalties against major institutions for non-compliance with data protection requirements.
Top bank in South Africa fined R1 million for not protecting customer data
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.