Digital trust at risk: Are municipalities able to protect our personal data? – The Mail & Guardian

Digital trust at risk: Are municipalities able to protect our personal data? – The Mail & Guardian

In today’s hyper-connected world, local governments aren’t just responsible for water, roads and waste — they are also custodians of our most personal and sensitive data. As South Africa steadily digitises its service delivery platforms, municipalities have become major collectors and processors of residents’ information. From housing applications to prepaid electricity registrations, personal data flows through local government systems every da…