data protection

How do I comply with POPI or POPIA?

Wouldn't it be lovely if there were a comprehensive checklist that could help you comply with POPI or POPIA? Because the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act in South Africa is a principle-based law, it is not possible to [...]

By |2025-04-24T14:35:24+02:00April 8th, 2025|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , , |

Advanced Computer Software Group enforcement action | Ransomware

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd (ACSG) £3.07 million following a ransomware incident that exposed the personal data of 79,404 people. The ICO found that ACSG failed to implement adequate security measures, leaving [...]

Nigerian data controller and processor registration

As Nigeria keeps stepping up its data protection game, companies looking to do business there must stay on top of what’s required under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. One key thing to know is that under the NDPA, [...]

By |2025-03-26T09:30:00+02:00March 25th, 2025|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Data has value worth securing: Free cybersec webinar

Join our free, live webinar to explore the critical issue of cybersecurity law compliance. This session is designed to help you navigate evolving legal regulations, understand cybersecurity risk management in today's digital landscape, and prepare your organisation for emerging security [...]

Data protection in Bulgaria

Data protection is a critical element of Bulgaria's fast-evolving digital economy. As businesses explore innovative technologies, foreign investment grows, and data-driven services expand, compliance with the GDPR and the Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) is essential for safeguarding consumer [...]

By |2025-02-25T15:26:37+02:00February 25th, 2025|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , |

Concepts of controller and processor – do you really know your processing role?

Did you know that your role can change from processor to controller and back again? This is a crucial concept to understand under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In a chain of processing activities, a controller and processor's role [...]

Webinar | Auditing the protection of data and certification | Members and Public

After the initial rush to reach POPIA and GDPR compliance, you might find yourself asking: 'What now?' Getting compliant was challenging; staying compliant can be just as tough. Without vigilance and proper systems, you may risk watching your hard-won compliance [...]

By |2025-03-10T13:05:40+02:00February 13th, 2025|Categories: , , , |Tags: , |

How POPIA affects AI

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, but South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) sets clear rules for AI systems that process personal data. Businesses and organisations using AI must follow POPIA’s data protection principles to avoid legal risks and [...]

By |2025-01-31T17:14:00+02:00January 31st, 2025|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Matric results leak | Data breach

The recent matric results leak has raised serious concerns about data security and unauthorised access to student information. The breach, involving the early release of National Senior Certificate (NSC) results, has led to a criminal investigation and regulatory intervention. Here’s [...]

By |2025-01-31T11:35:22+02:00January 31st, 2025|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , |

Botswana Data Protection Act comes into effect

The Botswana Data Protection Act, 2024 (the new Act) has officially come into effect on 14 January 2025 after the Data Protection Act of 2018 (the 2018 Act) was repealed after facing multiple delays since its transition in 2021. The [...]

By |2025-06-09T16:33:57+02:00January 20th, 2025|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , , , |