Cybercrimes Act, 2020 · Section 23
Penalties
Section 23 sets penalties for specified failures connected with the protection-order provisions.
What the section does
Section 23 provides that a person or electronic communications service provider convicted of specified offences under sections 20, 21 or 22 may be liable to a fine, imprisonment for up to two years, or both.
Key points
- The section concerns compliance with specified court-related obligations.
- It applies to persons and, in specified circumstances, electronic communications service providers.
- The maximum imprisonment period stated in section 23 is two years.
What this means in practice
This provision is separate from the penalties applicable to the underlying cybercrime or malicious communication itself.
Important
This page is an educational explanation of the Cybercrimes Act. It is not legal advice and does not replace the Act, regulations, court decisions or advice from a qualified legal professional.
Official source
Read the official Cybercrimes Act from the South African Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.
Cybercrimes Act, 2020 — official PDF