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How consumer rights can protect you from direct marketing

Two pieces of legislation protect the rights of South African consumers when it comes to direct marketing.

Hate speech and disinformation in South Africa's elections

The value of data access can be seen vividly in the monitoring of social media during elections. South Africa is a case in point.

South Africa: Hate Speech and Disinformation in South Africa's Elections - Big Tech Make It Tough to Monitor Social Media

#SAelections24: PoPIA and personal data of voters - parties warned against misuse

The Information Regulator in May 2024 released a new Guidance Note on the processing of voters personal information by political parties and independent candidates.

Hate speech, disinformation ahead of SA's elections

In South Africa, pioneering research battles misinformation ahead of an election, but is hindered by tech giants' data lockdown.