The Information Regulator was created by the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act). POPI gives the Information Regulator teeth - it has extensive powers to investigate and fine responsible parties. Data subjects can complain to the Information Regulator [...]
The High Court considered whether surveillance evidence collected without consent was admissible under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The case clarifies when personal information, including special personal information like health data, may be processed and used in legal [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act or POPIA) is South Africa's data protection law. The first question you need to ask is do you have to comply with it? Who must comply with POPIA? Who does the [...]
Building AI without legal guidance is like constructing a bridge without blueprints—it might stand for a while, but it's destined to collapse. As AI continues to rapidly integrate into the South African business environment, aligning it and its use [...]
Navigating the stormy seas of information security requires more than just a robust ship; it also demands a vigilant crew equipped with precise navigation tools. Information security incident reports are essential tools in the world of data protection. This document [...]
The grace period for your organisation to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act or POPIA) ended on 1 July 2021. Just so you know, you have to comply now. What action does your organisation need [...]
Gain key legal insights by attending our data protection webinar. Many organisations are working hard to comply with the data protection laws that apply to them (for example, the GDPR, CCPA or POPIA). Data protection laws are challenging to understand, [...]
The South African Information Regulator has been handing out a lot more s89 assessment notices recently. It's great to see the Regulator building momentum, and the growth of data protection compliance across industries because of it. But many organisations are [...]
In Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs(ENS) v Hawarden, ENS appealed the judgment handed down in Hawarden v Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs. The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) upheld the appeal and dismissed the original order from the high court. Hawarden may appeal this [...]
