19/08/2026
Cybercrime is no longer a niche concern. South Africans use online services for banking, contracts, shopping, business and personal communication, making questions about fraud, privacy and digital evidence increasingly relevant.
South African law criminalises various forms of cyber-related conduct, while POPIA regulates how organisations must protect personal information and respond when that information is compromised.
What happens if your personal information is exposed? What can you do if you are a victim of online fraud or identity theft? Can messages, emails and other electronic records be used as evidence?
The answer will depend on whether the matter involves a crime, a data breach, a contractual dispute or a combination of different legal issues.
Have you been affected by online fraud, identity theft, a data breach or another digital legal matter?
Visit www.krussatt.co.za or email [email protected] for advice based on your circumstances.