Understanding the Cybercrimes Act 19 and what it means for your business

In partnership with Control Risks

Cybercrime is on the rise and is a growing concern for many countries across the globe. In the past year, South Africa has seen the enactment of most sections of the Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020 by the South African government. The Act aims to regulate criminal offences by cybercriminals and enforce compliance rules and reporting obligations.

The increase in the use of technology, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, has resulted in a high number of reported cybercrime incidents such as cyber bullying, unlawful access to computer devices, illegal interception of data for purposes of extortion, fraud, and child pornography - all of which are regulated offenses in the newly enacted act. The act aims to assist with the enforcement of the law-by-law experts and to protect South African citizens from cyber criminals.

Join the Control Risks team in conversation with legal experts from Baker McKenzie as they discuss the following:

• Understanding the enacted sections of the Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020

• Discussion on Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act 4 of 2013 and the connection between the two Acts

• Offenses regulated by the Cybercrimes Act

• Compliance and reporting obligations by businesses and individuals?

• How will the Act impact businesses and individuals

• The impact of the Act on cyber investigations from a digital forensics perspective

• Cooperation on international investigation requests and jurisdiction laws

Discussion on the future of the Cybercrimes Act 19 in the country