The Information Regulator has raised concern after a growing number of data breaches in the country, demanding greater transparency from Standard Bank. This follows the bank's confirmation that unauthorised access to selected client information was detected in March 2026. The exposed data includes names, ID numbers and company registration details. The regulator says it will closely monitor the bank's response and investigation into the breach. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deborah Lamola, Acting Senior Manager for Security Compromises (POPIA) at the Information Regulator