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.
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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.
Regulator announces 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 an annual report.
Entities that don’t take clients’ data security seriously are playing with fire
Dis-Chem is in the clear. TransUnion was issued with an Enforcement Notice, and the Information Regulator is investigating the data breach at the CIPC.
Information Regulator issues Enforcement Notice over direct marketing violations
The regulator says its ‘leniency regarding direct marketing through unsolicited electronic communications is going to be a thing of the past’.
Airtime running out for direct marketers in violation of POPIA
The Information Regulator is set to issue its first enforcement notice because of a direct marketing complaint.
Heading out for the holidays? Avoid alerting thieves that your home is empty
As criminals become more sophisticated in employing technology to plan burglaries, posting travel plans online in real-time might invite trouble, the Information Regulator warns.
