• Our no bullsh*t guide to #Winning at POPIA

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    Wanna stay in the Regulator’s good books? We swear by these ten steps. KNOW WHAT TO DO IF THE POPIA HITS THE FAN Suffering a data breach is...

  • When POPIA applies to what we say…

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    Is it open season for sharing personal information in conversation, or should we be vigilant about breaching POPIA? WHAT SECTION 3 SAYS To find out if POPIA applies to...

  • How to start your POPIA compliance project during lockdown

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    It’s week 5 000 of the national lockdown, so we reckon everyone will appreciate a change of focus (since we can’t change the scenery). From what we can tell, most people’s pace during...

  • POPIA is coming, look busy.

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    Why the face? The Information Regulator asked the President to announce 1 April 2020 as the commencement date for the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). 1 April is also an auspicious date...

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    Access denied. When may you refuse someone access to their PI?

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    Did you know that people may ask you to delete the personal information you have about them? The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) gives the data subject (a person or company) the right...

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    Survivor: Privacy Shield

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    The first annual review of the functioning of the Privacy Shield was concluded and the report was published on October 18, 2017. What did it cover? The review covered all aspects of the...