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Political players urged to keep POPIA in mind

Political players urged to keep POPIA in mind
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Money seeks a bedfellow and we need to know who s sleeping with who – The Mail & Guardian

Money seeks a bedfellow and we need to know who s sleeping with who – The Mail & Guardian
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POPIA - Caution to political parties and independent candidates regarding the misuse of voter personal data

As a result of recent changes to electoral legislation that allow independent candidates to stand and campaign for elections, and due to the increase in data breaches and the increased risk to the electoral process due to misinformation and disinformation, the Information Regulator (South Africa) (Regulator) in May 2024 released a new Guidance Note on the processing of voters' personal information by political parties and independent candidates (Parties). The Guidance Note also details the .

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Social media giants silent on threats risk to elections integrity

2024 elections: How can tech giants operate in this country but feel that they cannot be held accountable and can disregard transparency?

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Political funding: Muddied provisions now in court

The House of Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution to allow President Cyril Ramaphosa to regulate new political funding declaration thresholds and annual donation limits.

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