Cybercrimes Act, 2020 · Section 59
Regulations
Section 59 provides authority for regulations dealing with matters that the Cybercrimes Act requires or permits to be prescribed.
What the section does
Section 59 allows regulations to be made concerning matters specified in the Act, including forms, procedures and reporting requirements.
Key points
- Regulations must be consistent with the Act and other applicable law.
- The section identifies matters that may or must be prescribed.
- Regulations support the practical operation of statutory procedures.
What this means in practice
Where the Act says that a procedure, form or requirement is prescribed, the relevant regulations can be important to understanding how that provision operates.
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