Can you meet POPIA conditions before it becomes enforceable
From 1 July 2021, the substantive implementation of key provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) will finally become enforceable. By Janet MacKenzie, partner and head of the technology, media and telecommunications practice; and Reinhardt...
POPIA: a bandwagon that needs caution and planning to ride …
No, teams of officials representing the government and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) are not about to clap your business in irons or weigh you down with hefty fines. Not yet. There is time for your organisation to patch the holes, make the right...
Employee privacy just as important as consumer privacy
Of late, there have been a lot of headlines around major technology players putting customer privacy first and making data privacy one of their core values. By Andrew Bourne, regional manager: MEA at Zoho Corporation The business landscape is hurriedly re-orienting...
One month left to ensure POPIA compliance – are you ready?
Today (1 June) marks 30 days until 1 July 2021 by which time all organisations need to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). By Nadine Mather, senior associate at Bowmans Whilst many entities were hoping for an...
Is your chatbot POPIA compliant?
Artificial Intelligence and digitisation are transforming the business landscape. By Maison Samuels from Webber Wentzel Many new technologies are being created to streamline customer engagement, such as chatbots. Given the quantity of personal information which a...
Concrete steps to start your PoPIA compliance journey
With a month to go before the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) comes into effect, many companies have left their compliance program to the last minute. MDM shares 5 concrete steps that you can take to start your journey. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master...
How POPIA will affect outbound contact centres
On 1 July, the grace period for compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) will come to an end. That means organisations found to be in breach of the act will be liable for fines and even criminal persecution. By John Woollam, CEO of Euphoria...
PoPiA compliance a necessary investment for all companies
After eight years the PoPIA deadline is looming, and 1 July 2021 is fast approaching for many organisations. Annemarie Pretorius, MD at Bizmod Consulting, says that over the past year PoPIA has hit the headlines with more frequency than before and as a result an...
Be clear on the finer points of POPIA to avoid regulatory run-ins
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) takes effect on 1 July, a move that will compel businesses and organisations to protect personal information and prevent it being exposed and disseminated to unauthorised individuals and entities. While the Act has...
Gestalt calls for B-BBEE mindset shift
Very few businesses are forced by legislation to participate in broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE). It is a voluntary process and for most small business owners, the decision about whether or not to do it is primarily a financial one. The reality is...
Regtech takes centre stage in digital transformation
Regulatory technology or regtech is starting to play a crucial role in ensuring digital transformation projects are not only successful, but fully compliant too. Andrea Tucker, head of research & development and strategic projects at e4, notes that while regtech,...
PoPIA: time is up
The countdown is on, the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) comes into full effect on 1 July 2021. With the deadline looming, there is a lot of confusion and ambiguity regarding its definitions, requirements and enforcement thereof. By Wale Arewa, CEO of...