10/06/2026
The risk always feels distant… until it becomes yours.
According to a report by MyBroadband, personal records of more than 88,000 South Africans linked to Cannabis Club Systems were exposed online, including scanned IDs and passports.
But this is not only a cannabis story.
It is a data-risk story.
Every business that collects personal information carries responsibility. ID copies, driver’s licences, employee records, client forms, proof of address documents, vehicle details and financial information all need to be protected.
When personal information is exposed, the consequences can affect trust, reputation, compliance, business continuity and recovery costs.
Cyber risk is no longer only a “big company problem”. SMEs, logistics companies, retailers, professional practices and service providers also collect and store sensitive information every day.
Business owners should ask:
What personal information do we collect?
Where is it stored?
Who has access to it?
What would we do if it was exposed?
Insurance cannot prevent a cyber incident.
But the right cyber cover can support the response, including investigation costs, legal guidance, notification costs, crisis support and recovery assistance, depending on the policy wording.
Cyber security, data privacy and business resilience are now part of responsible business planning.
Inscorp Insurance Brokers
Inscorp is an authorised FSP: 43796
Contact us for professional assistance.
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