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UCT study explores reform in data laws for development and innovation in SA
A University of Cape Town (UCT) study examining the role of law in regulating data – within the evolving digital ecosystem of the Fourth Industrial Revolution – has found that South Africa’s data regulation efforts remain fragmented and outdated.
10 Sep 2026
Media release
Stokvel members’ use of digital technologies does not take away their traditions – UCT study
Technology, so often blamed for eroding culture, can be a powerful tool for cultural survival when communities control it on their own terms, a University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD study in Information Systems by Pitso Tsibolane, a senior lecturer in Information Systems and associate of the Centre for IT and National Development in Africa (CITANDA), has found.
09 Sep 2026
Media release
Restrictions: Access to electronic security information
The University of Cape Town (UCT) recognises that following a security incident, individuals may wish to obtain or view CCTV footage, access-control records or other electronic security information relating to the incident. Such requests may arise where individuals require clarity about what occurred or need information for insurance, disciplinary, criminal or other legitimate purposes.
09 Sep 2026
UCT doctoral graduate’s app to protect patient information from abuse
Despite enaction of the Data Protection and Privacy Act (DPPA) 2019, Uganda's healthcare sector still faces persistent challenges with data privacy and security violations driven by staff misuse of digital platforms and other factors. This has led to low compliance among hospital employees, widening the gap between regulatory frameworks and practical implementation.
09 Sep 2026
Media release
