Cybercrimes Act, 2020 · Section 56
Statistics of Cybercrime Prosecutions
Section 56 requires the National Director of Public Prosecutions to keep statistics relating to prosecutions under the Act.
What the section does
Section 56 requires the National Director of Public Prosecutions to keep statistics of prosecutions involving offences under the Cybercrimes Act.
Key points
- The provision supports monitoring of prosecutions under the Act.
- The statistics requirement is an institutional accountability and information mechanism.
- It does not itself create a new cybercrime offence.
What this means in practice
Reliable prosecution statistics help show how cybercrime legislation is being used in practice.
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