30 percent in cybercrime incidents compared to the previous year. Postal Communications Act of 2018 and the Cybercrimes Act of 2015. The escalating concern over cybersecurity is paramount for the industry, as it faces potential substantial financial and reputational harm from cyberattacks. The Electronic and Postal Communications Act (EPOCA) serves as the key legal foundation concerning electronic, postal communications, and telecommunications in the country. Additionally, individuals are susceptible to cybercrimes such as identity theft and financial fraud. Administered by the Tanzania Communications and Regulatory Authority (TCRA), a government agency tasked with sector oversight, EPOCA plays a central role in regulating these areas. In Tanzania, the primary legal safeguards for protection are outlined in the Electronic and The Cybercrimes Act of 2015 establishes penal TCRA director general, Dr Jabiri Bakar STATE OF PRESS FREEDOM IN SOUTHERN AFRICA 2023 80