Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill [B6 – 2017]

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services invites you to submit written submissions on the Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill [B6 – 2017]:

The purpose of the Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Amendment Bill is to:
▪ create offences and impose penalties which have a bearing on cybercrime;
▪ criminalise the distribution of data messages which is harmful and to provide for interim protection orders;
▪ further regulate jurisdiction in respect of cybercrimes;
▪ further regulate the powers to investigate cybercrimes;
▪ further regulate aspects relating to mutual assistance in respect of the investigation of cybercrime;
▪ provide for the establishment of a 24/7 Point of Contact;
▪ further provide for the proof of certain facts by affidavit;
▪ impose obligations on electronic communications service providers and financial institutions to assist in the investigation of cybercrimes and to report cybercrimes;
▪ provide for the establishment of structures to promote cybersecurity and capacity building;
▪ regulate the identification and declaration of critical information infrastructures and measures to protect critical information infrastructures;
▪ provide that the Executive may enter into agreements with foreign States to promote cybersecurity;
▪ delete and amend provisions of certain laws; and

Comments can be emailed to Mr V Ramaano at [email protected] by no later than Thursday, 10 August 2017

Submissions must be received by no later than 10 August 2017. Please indicate your interest in making a verbal presentation. Public hearings will be held in Parliament.

For Public hearings' dates and enquiries please contact Mr V Ramaano on tel (021) 403 3820 or cell 083 709 8427

Issued by Hon. Dr Mathole Motshekga, MP, Chairperson: PC on Justice and Correctional Services