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


Published on 2025-04-25 04:00:38 - BusinessTech
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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/ ]