The purpose of this Act is to—
| (b) | ensure that information pertaining to security measures applicable to critical infrastructure remains confidential, subject to the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000), or any other Act of Parliament that provides for the lawful disclosure of information; |
| (c) | ensure that objective criteria are developed for the identification, declaration and protection of critical infrastructure; |
| (d) | ensure public-private cooperation in the identification and protection of critical infrastructure; |
| (e) | secure critical infrastructure in the Republic by creating an environment in which public safety, public confidence and basic public services are promoted— |
| (i) | through the implementation of measures aimed at securing critical infrastructures; and |
| (ii) | by mitigating risks to critical infrastructures through assessment of vulnerabilities and the implementation of appropriate measures; |
| (f) | promote cooperation and a culture of shared responsibility between various role-players in order to provide for an appropriate multi-disciplinary approach to deal with critical infrastructure protection; |
| (g) | enhance the collective capacity of role-players who are responsible for the protection of critical infrastructure to mitigate possible security risks; |
| (h) | ensure that every critical infrastructure complies with regulatory measures aimed at securing such critical infrastructure against threats; |
| (i) | provide for the powers and duties of persons in control of critical infrastructure; and |
| (j) | support integration and coordination of the functions of various role-players involved in the securing of critical infrastructure. |
