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South Africa: data, AI and cyber laws

1 regulation in South Africa that affect companies handling data: South Africa POPIA. Part of Middle East and Africa.

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South Africa POPIA Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013)	In force	Jul 1, 2020	None upcoming

South Africa POPIA
South Africa
In forcePrivacyBreach notification
Effective Jul 1, 2020

Jul12021
South Africa POPIASouth Africa
Compliance grace period ends
Responsible parties must comply; Regulator enforcement begins (grace period ended 30 June 2021).
Enforcement5.2 years agoSource

Jul12020
South Africa POPIASouth Africa
Main POPIA provisions commence
Most sections commence with a 12-month grace period.
Takes effect6.2 years agoSource