South Africa's regulator fines FNB R1m for POPIA violation

South Africa's Information Regulator issued First National Bank an infringement notice and a R1 million administrative fine for breaching POPIA. A glitch in FNB's mobile app exposed the personal data of 88 home loan applicants, including nine account numbers, to 696 unauthorised individuals.

• R1m fine issued via infringement notice for breaching POPIA section 19
• Leak affected 88 home loan applicants, including nine account numbers
• Data was exposed to 696 unauthorised individuals
• Regulator cited gaps in security safeguards and data retention governance