Sanlam client data exposed in third-party breach

Author: William BrederodePublished on: July 14, 2026Country: South Africa

TechnologyCrime & Law

Sanlam client data exposed in third-party breach

Sanlam announced that multiple clients' data was affected in a data breach at a third-party provider. The company is investigating the incident, but the exact scope of the breach is not yet known. Affected clients will be notified directly.

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