How do you comply with the Cyber Security Act, 2023, regarding identity information like phone numbers?

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Compliance with the Cyber Security Act, 2023, is a top priority for any organization handling identity information, particularly phone numbers, which are legally classified as personally identifiable information (PII). This legislation introduces stricter controls over how organizations collect, store, use, and protect digital identity information. Our compliance strategy is structured around the Act’s core requirements: data minimization, transparency, accountability, security safeguards, and breach notification.

1. Lawful Collection and Consent
To align with the Act, we ensure that phone numbers buy telemarketing data are collected lawfully, with explicit user consent. All forms, scripts, and systems used in telemarketing campaigns:

Clearly explain the purpose of data collection.

Include opt-in consent checkboxes.

Offer users the ability to opt out at any time.

Consent logs are stored securely to demonstrate compliance and are easily retrievable during audits.

2. Data Minimization and Purpose Limitation
In accordance with the Cyber Security Act, we follow data minimization principles, meaning we collect only what is necessary for a defined business purpose. For example:

We only store phone numbers essential