POPIA's provisions regulate direct marketing by electronic means and in essence, require that an opt-in consent be obtained prior to a data subject's personal data being processed for direct marketing purposes. But what does this all mean and can an organisation still continue to use direct marketing methods to potentially generate business?
Arguably, one of the key areas to address in POPIA compliance is the role of the information officer...
As lockdown regulations ease and more businesses begin to open their doors, here are some key points to consider regarding the collection and use...
The Information Regulator published a Guidance Note on 3 April 2020 to assist organisations in their processing of personal information in the...
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has gripped the world and South Africa has been no exception. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on 23 March...
Adv. Pansy Tlakula, chairperson of the Information Regulator, has requested President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce 1 April 2020 as the...
On 14 December 2018 the Regulations Relating to the Protection of Personal Information 2018 (POPI Regulations) were published by the Information...
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...
