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The laws of South Africa provides certain privacy protections and rights for individuals. Companies subject to the law in South Africa, must comply with the requirements under the laws and regulations listed below.

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<p style="direction: ltr;text-align: left;">The laws of South Africa provides certain privacy protections and rights for individuals. Companies subject to the law in South Africa, must comply with the requirements under the laws and regulations listed below.</p>

Privacy Law and Regulations

Protection of Personal Information Act

Amendment of the Regulations Relating to the Protection of Personal Information, 2018 (January 2025)

Regulations Relating to the Protection of Personal Information, 2018

<p>went into effect on March 31, 2011</p>

Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (No. 68)

Cybercrimes Act (No. 324 of 2021)

English and Afrikaans

National-Federal Laws and Regulations

Financial

Code of Banking Practice (voluntary)

Sectoral Privacy Laws and Regulations

The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA)

Anti-Spam Laws and Regulations

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National Data Protection Authority - Other Government Agencies

English

Information Regulator

The South African Law Reform Commission

Department of Trade and Industry

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<p>Africa and the Near East: The Region’s Privacy Landscape Facing Rapid and Dramatic Changes </p>

<p>Out of Africa (and the Near East): Privacy Rules Come at Rapid Pace</p>

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