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South Africa: data, AI and cyber laws

2 regulations in South Africa that affect companies handling data: South Africa Cybercrimes Act, South Africa POPIA. Part of Middle East and Africa.

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South Africa Cybercrimes Act Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020	In force	Dec 1, 20214 years ago	None upcoming
South Africa POPIA Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013)	In force	Jul 1, 20206 years ago	None upcoming

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Date	Regulation	What happens	When
Dec 120214 years ago	South Africa Cybercrimes ActSouth Africa Cybercrimes ActSouth Africa Most of the Act commences	Most of the Act commences	4.8y ago
Jul 120215 years ago	POPIASouth Africa POPIASouth Africa Compliance grace period ends	Compliance grace period ends	5.2y ago
Jul 120206 years ago	POPIASouth Africa POPIASouth Africa Main POPIA provisions commence	Main POPIA provisions commence	6.2y ago

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