Code will change how estates and office parks handle visitor data
The Code emphasises proportional information processing in gated environments and aims to standardise lawful access-control practices.
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Running out of time for CPD? MBSE says use the hours you already have
Advisers can reduce last-minute pressure by breaking the remaining hours into shorter, more manageable sessions instead of cramming courses into a final rush.
Still short on CPD hours? MBSE suggests ready-made combinations
MBSE’s CPD combinations help advisers and FSPs to complete their annual requirements while focusing on ethics, conduct, communication, and regulatory readiness.
Information Regulator signals tougher POPIA and PAIA enforcement
Werksmans says the Regulator’s performance plan points to stricter oversight of breach reporting, direct marketing, PAIA compliance, and cross-border transfers.
Death claims test trustees as section 37C meets real-world complexity
From disputed dependants to contested deaths, trustees are judged on how they investigate and explain their decisions.
Direct marketers on notice as CPA spam rules become law
Consumers can now block unsolicited marketing through a national registry, with strict new rules and penalties for marketers who fail to comply.
Cabinet clears draft AI policy for public comment
Approval of the draft AI policy signals a shift to structured oversight, with businesses urged to prepare for evolving compliance expectations.
PAIA deadline opens as Regulator tightens oversight on information access
Missed submissions could trigger enforcement as the Regulator scrutinises how firms handle access to information requests.
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.
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.
