Interview: Corien Vermaak on the Cybercrimes Bill

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In this episode of TechCentral, Duncan McLeod chats to Three6Five Academy director Corien Vermaak on the Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill. It’s a really interesting – and really important – topic that is going to affect all organisations in South Africa, big and small. Listen as Vermaak walks through the origins of the draft legislation, and what companies and individuals need to know about it. What's the intention of the bill? is there a risk of government over-reach? And why are some sections of the bill potentially counterproductive?
9 May 2017 English South Africa Technology · Business

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