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Gauteng's R269m panic button app hit by data leak claims
Original: Gauteng’s R269m panic button app under fire over alleged data leak
Gauteng's provincial government faces criticism over its R269 million panic button emergency app following allegations that user data has been leaked. The app, meant to let residents call for help quickly, is being questioned over whether personal information was properly protected. Critics are calling for accountability over the cost and security failures of the flagship safety project.
Why now: New reports of an alleged data breach have raised concerns about privacy and the value of an expensive public safety project.
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- Gauteng’s R269m panic button app under fire over alleged data leak · timeslive.co.za
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