Consumer Watch: Experian data breach has not been contained, despite claims to the contrary
(World News South Africa)

The Experian data breach has not been contained, despite claims to the contrary. Not only has it exposed the personal information of more than 24 million South Africans, 800 000 businesses and the banking accounts of around 25 000 firms, but the multinational credit information company has no control of that data - despite its claim the data has been seized and deleted. Not only has the data been lost, but it has been “enriched”, by linking ID numbers to telephone numbers, physical addresses, employee numbers and bank accounts which puts individuals - and the companies whose banking details are now public - at immense risk. And now, the Information Regulator has suggested public interest...