Draft Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill

01 Sep 2015
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01 Sep 2015

"The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development invites the public to comment on the draft Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill.

It is estimated that cyber-related offences are escalating and currently exceed a value in excess of R1 Billion annually. The development of the proposed legislation is a milestone towards building safer communities as envisaged in the National Development Plan. In this regards, government is committed to put in place measures to effectively deal with cybercrimes and address aspects relating to cybersecurity, which adversely affect individuals, businesses and Government alike.

The draft Bill aims to put in place a coherent and integrated cybersecurity legislative framework to address various shortcomings which exist in dealing with cybercrime and cybersecurity in the country." The draft Bill is accompanied by a Discussion Document.