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Cybersecurity and the SEC

Data Protection Report - Norton Rose FulbrightThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) may not be the first agency that comes to mind with respect to cybersecurity, but the SEC has been in the headlines recently with respect to cyber fraud in particular. Earlier this month, the SEC promulgated a report urging companies to take preventive measures against cyber fraud.… Continue reading

Legal update: Security issue could impact ADP customers

Data Protection Report - Norton Rose FulbrightCyber criminals appear to have gained unauthorized access to ADP, Inc.’s self-service customer portal to file fraudulent tax returns for some ADP customer employees. ADP has reportedly confirmed that a subset of its customers have been the victim of tax fraud perpetrated by hackers posing as customer employees on ADP’s portal. We recommend that ADP … Continue reading

South Africa’s new Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill

Data Protection Report - Norton Rose FulbrightThe South African Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill expands on the original sections of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 (ECTA) with the creation of 20 new cybercrime offences.  This illustrates the extent to which technology is being used for unlawful purposes and the need to protect yourself in your activities online.  Comments on the Bill … Continue reading
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