Act 2022
Computer Crime and Cybercrime Act, 2022 (Act No. 6 of 2022)
Issued by Eswatini Communications Commission
Effective: 4 Mar 2022
Plain-English summary
Criminalises illegal access, interception, data and system interference, computer-related forgery and fraud, phishing, cyberterrorism and other offences (ss. 3-30). Gives ESCCOM powers to regulate and coordinate cybersecurity and enforce standards for critical information infrastructure (s. 52). Takes effect on gazette publication (s. 1(2)), Gazette of 4 March 2022.
Who it applies to
Banking · Payments & Fintech · Telecom & Tech
Topics
Cybersecurity & IT Risk Fraud Risk
Obligations arising from this law or regulation
| Obligation | Timing | Regulator | Source | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosting provider notification to the Commission (condition of liability exemption) | Deadline Promptly on becoming aware | ESCCOM | official | |
Section 43(1)(b) shields a hosting provider from criminal liability for stored user content only if, on learning of specific illegal information otherwise than through a public authority's order, it promptly informs the Commission so that the Commission can assess the material and order removal if needed. Section 52 separately gives the Commission powers to regulate cybersecurity. |
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| No obligations match these filters. | ||||
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