South Africans using call screening apps that require them to share their address books should be aware that these apps could be breaking the law.
Truecaller is facing scrutiny from South Africas Information Regulator, which is currently investigating the popular caller identification app following complaints from both companies and individuals.
According to Norton Rose Fulbright director Rosalind Lake, the regulator has confirmed that the investigation is underway but will not comment until it has concluded.
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South Africans using call screening apps that require them to share their address books should be aware that these apps could be breaking the law.
Truecaller is facing scrutiny from South Africas Information Regulator, which is currently investigating the popular caller identification app following complaints from both companies and individuals.
According to Norton Rose Fulbright director Rosalind Lake, the regulator has confirmed that the investigation is underway but will not comment until it has concluded.
Truecaller, which many users download to identify who is calling them, has been accused of violating the Protection of Personal Information Act POPIA.
h many users download to identify who is calling them, has been accused of violating the Protection of Personal Information Act POPIA.