The conversation around data has become increasingly complex – with multiple pieces of data-focused legislation in play, companies no longer need to simply know how to unlock the value in their data, but also how to make sure they remain compliant. With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into effect on 25 May 25 [...]
Businesses operating in South Africa are currently facing the imminence of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPI). POPI will come into effect in its entirety, by presidential proclamation, on a date which is still to be determined. POPI’s objectives are to regulate the processing of personal information and data protection in [...]
The General Data Protection Regulation (or GDPR) has been adopted by the European Parliament in early 2016. South Africa’s data protection law, the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) was enacted in 2013. What does the GDPR mean for the POPI Act? Is the POPI Act going to be amended? Must you comply with both [...]