This POPI is not a flower
As can be expected, the establishment of the office of the Information Regulator is experiencing some start-up problems. With 1 July 2021 set as the date when the final sections of the Protection […]
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DIY POPIA solution for small to medium enterprises
Whilst bigger organisations have the resources to develop the tools and solutions to ensure compliance with the POPI Act, many smaller and medium sized businesses need to fend for themselves in this regard. […]
When is it legal to record conversations without consent?
The protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is looming large on the horizon, and privacy governance is about to become an integral part of the way we do business. Prior to this, the […]
Get started on POPIA by registering
It was quite interesting to see a South African regulator take on an international giant like Whatsapp, setting out its terms for implementation of what appeared to be a very highhanded approach to […]
Get started on POPIA by registering
It was quite interesting to see a South African regulator take on an international giant like Whatsapp, setting out its terms for implementation of what appeared to be a very highhanded approach to […]
Combine POPIA awareness with CPD recognition
The Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) comes into full effect from 1 July 2021. This date should come as no surprise to anyone or any business as many Sections of the Act […]
POPIA 101 – What are the most important aspects that will affect you?
All businesses with employees, customers and suppliers must comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPI), which comes into effect on 1 July 2021. According to Wendy Tembedza of […]
Countdown to POPIA compliance
With less than 100 days to the deadline for public and private bodies to ensure that the processing of personal information conforms to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the Information Regulator […]
POPIA – Information Officer Plays important role
From 1 July this year, South African companies must be fully compliant with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the Act that governs when and how organisations collect, use, […]
POPIA – Information Officer Plays important role
From 1 July this year, South African companies must be fully compliant with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the Act that governs when and how organisations collect, use, […]
POPIA regulations – Don’t be left in the dark
My business processes and stores a large amount of client data. Does the POPI Act apply to me? What personal information does it relate to? With POPIA compliance crucial this year, South African […]
The Protection of Personal Information and Social Media
While the focus is often on the commercial importance of data protection, privacy is also recognised as an important human right. This recognition is evidenced in South Africa, where the right to privacy […]
POPIA – How to start your compliance project
Considering the just announced POPIA “go live” date, Ilze Luttig Hattingh of Novation Consulting, advises on seven things you can do to kickstart your POPIA compliance project – even during a worldwide pandemic: […]
New POPIA regulations – Law firm sheds some light
The new regulations to the Protection of Personal Information Act have been published in December 2018. However, these Regulations will only come into effect on a date to be determined by the Information Regulator. […]
New POPIA regulations – Law firm sheds some light
The new regulations to the Protection of Personal Information Act have been published in December 2018. However, these Regulations will only come into effect on a date to be determined by the Information Regulator. […]
Employer Duties under POPIA – Part 1
By Claire Gaul / Joani van Vuuren of Webber Wentzel Much has been written about the statutory obligations that are to be imposed on financial service providers in respect of their clients in […]
