Cybercrimes Act, 2020 · Section 49
Complying With an Order of the Designated Judge
Section 49 addresses compliance with orders made by a designated judge in the mutual-assistance framework.
What the section does
Section 49 provides for compliance with an order of a designated judge in circumstances contemplated by Chapter 5.
Key points
- The provision operates within the international mutual-assistance process.
- The designated judge's role is part of the statutory mechanism for handling certain foreign requests.
- Compliance is governed by the order and the Act.
What this means in practice
This is an international legal-cooperation provision rather than an ordinary user-facing cybercrime offence.
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