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Crypto transfers: new client information requirements coming for CASPs and intermediaries
The ‘travel rule’ means CASPs and FSPs cannot initiate a crypto asset transfer unless they can transmit prescribed information.
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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.
What are an employer’s options if an employee steals confidential information?
The theft of confidential company information has been on the rise since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, where the move to working from home has resulted in less stringent safeguards to protect […]
What are an employer’s options if an employee steals confidential information?
The theft of confidential company information has been on the rise since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, where the move to working from home has resulted in less stringent safeguards to protect […]
When does an organisation need prior authorisation before processing information?
From 1 February next year, organisations that process certain types of information will have to obtain prior authorisation from the Information Regulator (IR). This will affect, among others, organisations that conduct credit or […]
When does an organisation need prior authorisation before processing information?
From 1 February next year, organisations that process certain types of information will have to obtain prior authorisation from the Information Regulator (IR). This will affect, among others, organisations that conduct credit or […]
When can the FSCA share your personal information?
The FSCA recently sent out a notification informing financial institutions – “data subjects” in the parlance of POPIA – that it will “continue taking necessary measures to safeguard the personal information it processes […]
When can the FSCA share your personal information?
The FSCA recently sent out a notification informing financial institutions – “data subjects” in the parlance of POPIA – that it will “continue taking necessary measures to safeguard the personal information it processes […]
Information Regulator publishes proposed amendments to POPIA
The Information Regulator (IR) has finally published the proposed amendments to the regulations issued in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). It has also published the Rules of Procedure governing […]
Is prospecting prohibited under POPIA?
In a recent article titled Will POPIA kill the life blood of the Financial Services industry? Danelle van Heerden, Head: Advice Solutions Retail Affluent at SanlamConnect dissects this very important issue. The Protection […]
Is prospecting prohibited under POPIA?
In a recent article titled Will POPIA kill the life blood of the Financial Services industry? Danelle van Heerden, Head: Advice Solutions Retail Affluent at SanlamConnect dissects this very important issue. The Protection […]
POPIA Frenzy – is it really necessary?
Normally, at this time of year, the annual sardine run has the KZN coastline on full alert. Its impact on work productivity in the province is huge. The same can be said about […]
Forget Aquarius – this is the dawning of the age of POPIA
If you had hopes that the new kid on the block would disappear if you ignored it long enough, think again. Updates and exemptions are flying in thick and fast and furious. On […]
Forget Aquarius – this is the dawning of the age of POPIA
If you had hopes that the new kid on the block would disappear if you ignored it long enough, think again. Updates and exemptions are flying in thick and fast and furious. On […]
PAIA Manual requirements postponed
Unbeknown to most of our readers, they almost became criminals overnight. In an article titled Important changes to PAIA on Monday we reported about changes to the Promotion of Access to Information Act […]
