Should it be illegal to go through a partner’s phone without their permission?

A recent case in Mbabane, Eswatini, has sparked debates about privacy, technology and legal boundaries.According to Times of Eswatini, Dumisile Dludlu, a Swati woman, was arrested for allegedly accessing her husband’s WhatsApp messages without his consent. She stands accused of violating the Computer Crime and Cybercrime Act of 2022 which criminalises unauthorised access to electronic devices.If convicted, Dludlu could face up to five years in prison or a fine of up to R300,000.The case has raised questions about whether accessing a partner’s phone or digital accounts without…