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Other·Statute·10/16/2026

Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020 - South Africa

South Africa's Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020 creates cybercrime offences, criminalises harmful data messages, provides for protection orders, jurisdiction, search, seizure and preservation powers, mutual assistance, a 24/7 point of contact and reporting duties for electronic communications service providers and financial institutions.

Prepared byShubhank Suman
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