Cybercrimes Act, 2020 · Section 48
Foreign Requests for Assistance and Cooperation
Section 48 establishes procedures for dealing with foreign requests for assistance and cooperation in cybercrime matters.
What the section does
Section 48 provides the framework for South Africa to respond to requests from foreign States for assistance and cooperation concerning investigations and proceedings covered by the Act.
Key points
- Requests can concern cybercrime offences and related offences facilitated through articles.
- The Act provides conditions and procedures for dealing with foreign requests.
- International cooperation remains subject to South African law.
What this means in practice
A foreign investigation involving South African systems, people or data may use formal mutual-assistance channels rather than informal access.
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