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4.12 Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of
Communication-related Information Act 70 of 2002
The purpose of Regulation of Interception of Communications and
Provision of
Communication-related Information Act (RICA), in broad terms, is to regulate or control the
interception of electronic and other communications.
4.13 Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002
The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act regulates the electronic
communications, including digital signatures, electronic agreements and storage
requirements. All persons making use of electronic communications are
affected by this
legislation.
4.14 Prevention of Organised Crime Act 121 of 1998
The purpose of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act is to combat organised crime activities
such as racketeering and money laundering. Under section 7A of this Act, businesses must
report any unlawful activities. Failure to do so is an offence.
4.15 Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001
The Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) sets up a regulatory anti-money laundering
regime which is intended to break the cycle used by organised criminal groups to
benefit from
illegitimate profits. This Act aims to maintain the integrity of the financial system. Apart from
the regulatory regime this Act also creates the Financial Intelligence Centre.
The regulatory regime of FICA imposes “know your client”, record-keeping and reporting
obligations on accountable institutions. It also requires accountable institutions to develop and
implement internal rules to facilitate compliance with these obligations.
FICA imposes a duty on accountable institutions to establish and verify the identity of clients.
Detailed records of clients and the transactions entered into by clients must be kept. Records
obtained by an accountable institution must be kept for at least five years after a transaction
was concluded and for a minimum of five years after the date which
a business relationship
was terminated. These records must be kept in electronic form.
For further information on FICA see
www.fic.gov.za.
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