Webinar | National Data and Cloud Policy | Members and Public

The South African National Policy on Data and Cloud, published in May 2024, is set to transform data management and cloud computing across sectors. This policy outlines the government’s stance on data security, digital transformation, and economic growth, providing key guidance for businesses on compliance and the strategic use of cloud technologies. Our webinar will explore what this policy means for organisations operating in South Africa, its impact on data protection, and its significance in the evolving digital landscape.

What you’ll learn

• Data protection and compliance – Discover how the policy aligns with POPIA, focusing on data localisation and security requirements.
• Policy vs Law – Understand the distinctions between policy and enforceable law, and why compliance is essential.
• Organisational impact – Get practical insights into how the policy could affect your operations, data governance, and digital strategy.

Outcomes

• Strengthen your data security by exploring policy-driven protections for sensitive information.
• Facilitate smoother cross-border data exchanges by understanding the policy’s stance on data sovereignty.
• Promote innovation by aligning with national goals for technology and data-driven growth.
• Improve regulatory understanding by delving into compliance expectations for data storage and cloud usage.

Panel

• Michalsons: Zwakele Mbanjwa, John Giles and Veronica Mubangizi

Audience

This webinar is essential for IT, compliance, and legal professionals seeking to understand the National Data and Cloud Policy’s impact on their organisation’s data management and cloud strategies.

Bookings

Members:

This event is for members of the Michalsons data protection programme. Members can attend this webinar for no charge; it’s included in their subscription. They can register for the event by clicking on the red register button below.

Non-member:

Join the data protection programme now and benefit from all its features or Buy a ticket for R1272 (or 64 EURO) to attend just this webinar.