Regulator seeks court test to settle whether telemarketing falls under POPIA
The Information Regulator will push a test case to confirm whether unsolicited telephone calls qualify as ‘electronic communication’ under POPIA.
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Information Regulator turns to SAPS over PAIA non-compliance
The Regulator’s recent enforcement notices relate to, among other cases, Jacob Zuma’s tax records and payments by the State Security Agency.
Legal experts flag concerns with draft POPIA regulations on health data
The proposed regulations on processing health and sex life data introduce consent and assessment requirements for, among others, insurers, medical scheme administrators, and retirement funds.
Information Regulator warns: Form 2 must be used for PAIA requests
Information officers should purge Form A from internal and public systems and replace it with Form 2 immediately.
Information Regulator opens submission window for 2024/25 PAIA reports
Public and private bodies are ‘invited’ to submit their annual reports on access-to-information requests for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
Updated POPIA compliance: data breach reporting must be online
From 1 April, all security breaches must be reported solely via the Information Regulator’s online portal, not by email.
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DBE gets temporary relief from R5m fine, but legal battle over matric results continues
The Department of Basic Education has filed a review application, aiming to have the notice barring the publication of the matric results declared unconstitutional.
DBE to publish matric results amid R5 million fine for privacy breach
The Department of Basic Education is at risk of a R5 million fine for violating privacy laws, with ongoing debates over student consent and personal information protection.
Spam calls are now electronic communication: guidance note closes direct marketing loophole
The Information Regulator’s Guidance Note on Direct Marketing under POPIA classifies traditional phone calls as electronic communication.
DBE pushes ahead with matric results publication amid privacy debate
Despite an enforcement notice from the Information Regulator, the Department of Basic Education says it will publish the 2024 matric results in newspapers.
No more spam calls? Proposed amendment introduces opt-out registry
A proposed amendment to the Consumer Protection Act aims to establish an opt-out registry, allowing consumers to block unsolicited marketing messages.
Class action litigation in SA could spike with ‘non-attack’ data breach claims
Improper data handling could lead to expensive claims, and stronger enforcement of POPIA is critical to preventing future litigation, say legal experts.
Regulator pushes for tougher PAIA enforcement to combat low compliance
Key proposed amendments include imposing fines for non-compliance, enhancing the Information Regulator’s authority to issue directives, and introducing search-and-seizure powers.
Regulator battles for data privacy: major cases against SARS, SAPS and IEC
The Information Regulator gives feedback on cases tackled this year against various public entities to enforce compliance with PAIA and POPIA.
Regulator pushes for stronger PAIA enforcement amid low compliance by public bodies
The Information Regulator’s upcoming guidance note clarifies that direct marketing via phone calls falls under POPIA’s consent requirements.
Extended deadline for the submission of PAIA reports
The heads of private bodies, information officers, or deputy information officers must be registered with the Information Regulator to submit a report.
