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The role of consent in data protection law

If you're searching for love, consent is critical. But when it comes to data protection, consent can be more like a complex dance that's anything but alluring. Navigating the intricate steps of 'Consent in Data Protection Law' can make [...]

By |2023-03-29T15:26:37+02:00March 29th, 2023|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , |

When are photos biometric data under data protection law?

When are photos biometric data under data protection law? This is a hot question at the moment because data protection laws attach stricter principles to the processing of biometric data which falls under sensitive data. Biometric photos are processed [...]

By |2021-08-10T08:50:36+02:00August 6th, 2021|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , , , |

Consent, POPI and other legal requirements

The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPI or POPIA) is not a consent-driven law. The default position is that you do not need to get someone's consent to process their personal information. POPIA does not require [...]

By |2024-07-17T11:03:46+02:00January 18th, 2019|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , |