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South Africa’s Evolving Surveillance Law: Balancing Security and Privacy

Nguyen Michael2 years ago011 mins

South Africa’s Surveillance Law: Protecting Privacy in the Face of Reform The Constitutional Court’s Ruling In a landmark ruling in February 2021, South Africa’s Constitutional Court declared certain sections of the Regulation of Interception of Communication and Provision of Communication Related Information Act (Rica) unconstitutional. Rica was created to protect privacy, combat crime, and promote…

South Africa’s Surveillance Law Amendments: Striking a Balance Between Security and Privacy

Emma Thompson2 years ago010 mins

South Africa’s Surveillance Law and the Threat to Citizens’ Privacy An Overview of the Current Situation In February 2021, the South African Constitutional Court declared sections of the Regulation of Interception of Communication and Provision of Communication Related Information Act (Rica) unconstitutional, highlighting concerns over citizens’ right to privacy. The court gave parliament three years…