New POPIA regulations on health information now in force
The Information Regulator clarifies how organisations such as insurers, pension funds, and employers must process and protect health information.
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Matric results | Information Regulator’s argument dismissed as ‘fanciful’
The High Court has overturned the Regulator’s bid to stop the publication of the matric results, rejecting its claim that learners can be identified from exam numbers.
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.
Retirement funds can’t use POPIA to withhold information from the Adjudicator
PAIA and POPIA should not be misused to hide inadequate investigations into dependants’ claims.
Amended POPIA Regulations tighten the screws on direct marketing
The recently gazetted amendments enhance the rights of data subjects and clarify the compliance obligations of responsible parties.
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.
Netcare lawsuit: private investigator’s evidence admissible under POPIA
The High Court rules that surveillance evidence is lawful under POPIA when it serves the defence of a legal right. The ruling allows Netcare to use the evidence in its defence against a multimillion-rand lawsuit.
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.
Another state entity hit by ransomware attackers
The International Trade Administration Commission explains why it delayed notifying the public of the attack for almost four months.
Hackers access CIPC’s client and employee records
The commission urges clients to monitor transactions on their credit cards.
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’.
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.
