Prior authorisation Insights

Has the regulator issued guidance on the third party countries with an adequate level of protection?

The Information Regulator confirmed in the webinar on prior authorisation on 27 October 2021, that it will not release a list of countries with an adequate level of protection. They further said that it is for the Responsible Party to [...]

By Michalsons|2025-02-05T11:28:36+02:00November 4th, 2021|Categories: Prior authorisation|

How do I get prior authorisation from the regulator?

If you have determined that your organisation needs to get prior authorisation, the next question is how do you apply? Who do you send the application form for prior authorisation to? It is like applying for your license - you [...]

By John Giles|2024-08-21T15:48:01+02:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Information regulator, POPIA, Prior authorisation|

Who needs to get prior authorisation from the information regulator?

You need prior authorisation from the information regulator if your organisations is a responsible party that plans to do certain specified things. Note that operators don’t need get prior authorisation, only responsible parties. Do you know what role you play [...]

By John Giles|2021-09-24T10:13:39+02:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Information regulator, Prior authorisation|