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Back at the office? 6 points considerations when processing personal health data during COVID-19.

Back at the office? 6 points considerations when processing personal health data during COVID-19.

by Elmarin Adam | Jul 9, 2020 | Articles, Insights

As lockdown regulations ease and more businesses begin to open their doors, here are some key points to consider regarding the collection and use of personal data as required by government for health tracing purposes.  This is particularly important given that the...
COVID-19 lockdown and the protection of personal information

COVID-19 lockdown and the protection of personal information

by Elmarin Adam | Mar 26, 2020 | Articles, Insights

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has gripped the world and South Africa has been no exception. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on 23 March 2020 that a 21 day nation-wide lockdown would be in effect from midnight, 26 March 2020 up to midnight, 16 April 2020....
Protection of Personal Information Act: the commencement date is looming on the horizon!

Protection of Personal Information Act: the commencement date is looming on the horizon!

by Elmarin Adam | Feb 19, 2020 | Articles, Insights

Adv. Pansy Tlakula, chairperson of the Information Regulator, has requested President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce 1 April 2020 as the commencement date for Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (“POPI Act” or the “Act”). Although certain limited sections of the...
The role and responsibility of the Information Officer in terms of the new POPI Regulations.

The role and responsibility of the Information Officer in terms of the new POPI Regulations.

by Elmarin Adam | Feb 13, 2019 | Articles, Insights

On 14 December 2018 the Regulations Relating to the Protection of Personal Information 2018 (POPI Regulations) were published by the Information Regulator. The POPI Regulations, although final, will only take effect on a date that will align with the commencement date...
Facebook scandals: There but by the grace of POPI go South African businesses.

Facebook scandals: There but by the grace of POPI go South African businesses.

by Elmarin Adam | Oct 2, 2018 | Articles, Insights

What everyone in South Africa must learn from the privacy debacle. It was with a bit of irony that Facebook users all over the world reacted with outrage over recent privacy scandals. [Read More] It seems like the more selfies, intimate family pictures, personal...

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