by Hanleigh | Jul 13, 2021 | News
By Andre Adendorff, Director of Presales at Seidor Africa Much like the Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA), which became fully operational from 1 July 2021, and substantially impacts the recording and disclosure of personal information, the General Data...
by Hanleigh | Jul 6, 2021 | Features
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has set down firm frameworks that companies have to abide by to avoid fines, criminal persecution and potential reputation loss. Breaching the rules and regulations outlined by this Act can have serious...
by Hanleigh | Jun 25, 2021 | News
Most local businesses are aware that if they do not meet the compliance requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), South Africa’s data protection law, before this year’s deadline of 30 June, they could potentially be fined up to...
by Hanleigh | Jun 10, 2021 | News
No. Teams of officials representing the government and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) are not about to clap your business in irons or weigh you down with hefty fines. Not yet. There is time for your organisation to patch the holes, make the right...
by Hanleigh | Jun 1, 2021 | Features, News
By Nadine Mather, Senior Associate, Bowmans Today (1 June) marks 30 days until 1 July 2021 by which time all organisations need to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Whilst many entities were hoping for an...