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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 is facing criticism over its R269 million panic button safety app after allegations that users' personal data was leaked. The emergency service, intended to help residents quickly summon police and medical assistance, is now being questioned over its security and value for money, with calls for an investigation into how the app was procured and how user information is protected.
Why now: Alleged data exposure in a high-cost government safety app has raised public concern over privacy and spending accountability.
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- Gauteng’s R269m panic button app under fire over alleged data leak · timeslive.co.za
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