E-commerce risks outpace consumer protection laws, Ombud warns
A joint NCC and CGSO paper highlights rising e-commerce complaints and regulatory gaps, with proposed reforms set to reshape platform accountability and consumer protection.
POPIA
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.
MBSE hits the road: bringing F&I training directly to dealerships
MBSE visits automotive dealerships to equip F&I professionals with CPD, FICA, and POPIA training tailored for their workplace needs.
Why cyber resilience matters more than ever for insurance brokers
Brokers sit at the centre of the digital risk landscape because of the nature of the information they manage and store.
When AI goes wrong, liability still lands on humans
As AI reshapes workplace decisions, legal experts and insurers warn that professional indemnity and D&O exposure is rising fast.
Matric results row rolls into 2026 as Regulator digs in
Despite a decisive High Court loss, the Information Regulator is pushing on with an application for leave to appeal as the DBE confirms matric results will again be published in newspapers.
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.
FSCA and PA publish comprehensive study into AI use in financial sector
The regulators will issue a discussion paper to clarify governance, disclosure, and consumer-protection expectations.
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.
NCC launches probes into Shein and Temu as regulators warn of rising digital-market risks
Regulators warn that digital-market growth is outpacing consumer protection and local-job safeguards.
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.
Staying ahead of regulatory change: why ongoing training is non-negotiable
As regulatory enforcement escalates, MBSE’s specialised FICA, POPIA and NCA short courses provide financial professionals with the most practical way to stay compliant, avoid costly penalties, and build lasting client trust.
Funds ‘must do more’ to hold employers accountable for arrear contributions
The OPFA on how retirement funds should address non-compliant employers, death benefit allocations, and requests to withhold benefits.
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.
