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South Africa: The approach to regulating AI compared with the EU

South Africa: The approach to regulating AI compared with the EU

South Africa is actively working towards effective AI regulation, recognizing the need for specialized legislation due to AI's unique challenges...

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South Africa: What to expect from the Information Regulator in 2023

South Africa: What to expect from the Information Regulator in 2023

Since the inception of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), the Information Regulator has achieved some significant...

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The role and responsibility of the information officer under POPIA

The role and responsibility of the information officer under POPIA

Arguably, one of the key areas to address in POPIA compliance is the role of the information officer. From an international comparative, the position of the information officer under POPIA, is somewhat alike to the role of a data protection officer...

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The role and liability of an operator under POPIA

The role and liability of an operator under POPIA

This insight article seeks to provide a high-level overview of the role of an operator, how the positon compares to the role of the “responsible party” (equivalent to a “data controller” under the GDPR) and what organisation’s should practically be considering when it comes to implementing compliance measures which may involve this role.

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POPIA and the regulation of direct marketing

POPIA and the regulation of direct marketing

Introduction: Under South African law, direct marketing is not solely regulated by the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”...

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Unpacking the Processing of Children’s Information in terms of POPI

Unpacking the Processing of Children’s Information in terms of POPI

Consider the following scenario: Your son is eight years old and you celebrate his birthday by inviting his friends over for a birthday party....

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Cybercrimes Act – What is it? What do organisations need to do to comply and when? How does it interact with POPIA?

Cybercrimes Act – What is it? What do organisations need to do to comply and when? How does it interact with POPIA?

Introduction During December 2021 the South African President signed the Cybercrimes Act, 19 of 2020 into law. The legislation is the first in...

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Cloud regulation in South Africa – What do remote computing services need to know? Are there any residency requirements for South Africa?

Cloud regulation in South Africa – What do remote computing services need to know? Are there any residency requirements for South Africa?

Introduction While cloud services had seen small-scale uptake within South Africa prior to 2020, the national working environment was...

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The Development of Codes of Conduct under POPIA

The Development of Codes of Conduct under POPIA

The effective date for South Africa’s data privacy law – the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) is fast approaching and in...

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POPIA and consideration of prior authorisation to process personal information

POPIA and consideration of prior authorisation to process personal information

The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) requires a responsible party to apply for and obtain authorisation prior to processing certain identified categories of personal information.

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