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DatingBuzz is an online dating platform operating in South Africa. In recent reports, the company was alleged to have suffered a data breach, with threat actors claiming to possess and sell 670,000 user records. These records reportedly included sensitive user data such as chat logs and partner preferences. Following the breach claims, DatingBuzz issued a public statement denying the authenticity of the compromised data. The company asserted that the data was "inconsistent with how the platform actually operates." This denial has been noted by industry observers as potentially masking underlying security vulnerabilities. South African data privacy regulations, specifically the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), mandate strict protocols for breach notifications. DatingBuzz's response to the alleged breach raises questions about its compliance with these legal obligations.