• Fri, April 25, 2025

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Government's red tape nightmare, and WhatsApp ordered to make changes in South Africa

GNU not out of the woods: Despite the VAT hike U-turn, the GNU is still under pressure due to the notable disagreements over the contentious budget. The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the African National Congress (ANC) are set to meet on Thursday for another round of talks relating to the Government of National Unity (GNU). [ EWN]
The article from BusinessTech discusses two main issues: the South African government's struggle with bureaucratic red tape and a recent order for WhatsApp to make changes in the country. The government's red tape is exemplified by the lengthy process of obtaining a driver's license, which can take up to four years due to administrative delays and backlogs. This inefficiency is seen as a significant barrier to economic growth and service delivery. On the other hand, WhatsApp has been ordered by the Information Regulator to update its privacy policy to comply with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The regulator found that WhatsApp's current policy does not adequately inform users about how their data is processed and shared with third parties, including its parent company, Facebook. WhatsApp has been given a 31-day deadline to make the necessary changes or face potential fines.

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https://businesstech.co.za/news/5-things/822208/governments-red-tape-nightmare-and-whatsapp-ordered-to-make-changes-in-south-africa/

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