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Police Minister Bheki Cele admitted that the police were not only in possession of spying equipment without the legally required exemption, placing it on the wrong side of the law for close to 18 years, it also procured more intelligence gear during this time.
Apr 8, 2021
While almost everyone has heard the phrase: “This call may be recorded for quality control purposes,” while waiting to speak to a business service representative or call centre operator, businesses are starting to appreciate that the effective and compliant recording of conversations has evolved from humble beginnings into a strategy to provide a strategic business advantage.
“Compliant call recording not only improves customer experience, but it also provides efficiencies that boost a business’s competitiveness,” says Telviva chief commercial officer Rob Lith.
As the long-awaited date of 1 July 2021 approaches, which is when the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) comes into force, compliance becomes vital. Many organisations have been edging closer to compliance, most often with the help of a compliance officer, but there are outliers who are scrambling at the last minute.
ConCourt finds parts of Rica unconstitutional The amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism approached the apex court for confirmation of the High Court’s 2017 decision. FILE: Picture: 123rf.com
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CAPE TOWN - The Constitutional Court has on Thursday confirmed a Gauteng High Court ruling that parts of the Regulation of Interception of Communications Act (RICA) are unconstitutional.
The amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism approached the apex court for confirmation of the High Court’s 2017 decision.
In a majority judgment written by Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, the Constitutional Court dismissed appeals lodged by the minister of state security and the minister of police and has ordered them to pay costs.
A file image showing Right2Know and Privacy International members who joined amaBhungane Centre of Investigating Journalism as friends of the court to declare some sections of the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act (RICA) unconstitutional and invalid. Picture: Jonisayi Maromo/ANA
Concourt finds sections of RICA act unconstitutional
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DURBAN - The Constitutional Court has declared certain provisions of the Regulation of Interception of Communications Act (RICA) unconstitutional.
The Court held on Thursday that RICA failed to provide appropriate safeguards and adequately prescribe procedures in many respects when it came to undertaking surveillance.