All organisations, in particular health, financial, telecommunication and retail companies, but also, importantly, governmental entities, are vulnerable to cybercrime, especially if they lack a mature cybersecurity strategy. With sufficient and appropriate legislation, it is expected that there will be clear consequences for those who cause digital damage and destruction, whether through committing, aiding, or abetting cybercrime.

This edition of The Cybercrimes Act: What You Need to Know has been written by a panel of experts to prepare you for the cyber future. Stay ahead of the curve with this handy work which provides you with:

• an accessible explanation of the far-reaching impact of the Cybercrimes Act together with other relevant legislation

• answers to the 50 most important questions on cybercrime, other relevant legislation and the Act

• specialist commentary and practical advice on information security and the Act

• the full text of the Act and other relevant conventions

Foreword 

Introduction  

Commencement of the Cybercrimes Act, 19 of 2020

What is excluded 

Top 50 Q & As

Commentary on the offences in the cybercrimes act

1. Introduction 

2. An overview of the criminal offences 

3. Concerns with regards to the cybercrime offences 

4. Conclusion 

Information security and the cybercrimes act

1. Overview 

2. Implications

3. Practitioner’s approach 

4. Regulatory context 

5. Environment 

6. Policies 

7. Structures 

8. Third-party relationships and engagements 

9. Conclusion

Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2000 

Table of Statutes

Index

Judges, magistrates, legal practitioners, lecturers, governmental entities as well as health, financial, telecommunication and retail companies