The Information Regulator is a new regulator that has been created by the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act).
Generally speaking, no. The information regulator makes a distinction between guidance and advice. Guidance is where the regulator applies its knowledge, skill and expertise to a generic legal issue. Advice is where the regulator applies its knowledge, skill and [...]
The information regulator will not likely have any issue with you using software to implement POPIA if the software helps you protect personal information and avoid non-compliance. It is likely that the information regulator will encourage you to use data [...]
This seems unlikely for the foreseeable future. The regulator does not currently seem to have any plans to do this. Each responsible party will have to assess whether a country does have adequate protection and record their decision. This is [...]
This is a difficult one to answer. A related question is. What are we going to do in South Africa to ensure that data exporters in the EU/EEA are able to export data to data importers in South Africa?
No. The regulator has consistently said no. It will not be extended. Related questions are - Do you anticipate the regulator taking enforcement action soon after the deadline? Will the regulator expect responsible parties to comply right after the deadline? [...]