Cybercrimes Act, 2020 · Section 55
Capacity to Detect, Prevent and Investigate Cybercrimes
Section 55 deals with building institutional capacity to detect, prevent and investigate cybercrime.
What the section does
Section 55 provides for measures aimed at developing the capacity needed to detect, prevent and investigate cybercrimes.
Key points
- The provision concerns institutional capability rather than creating a new offence for ordinary users.
- It supports training, capability and coordination around cybercrime.
- The Act allows regulations to further regulate specified aspects.
What this means in practice
Effective cybercrime law depends not only on offences but also on investigators, technical capability and appropriate institutional processes.
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