Roles and obligations of an Information Officer in terms of POPIA

This article seeks to outline the key compliance considerations which organisations need take into account with respect to the roles and obligations of an information officer under POPIA.

InsightsTabacks18 February 2021Marco Schepers, Robin Van Wyk, Regulatory

Territorial application of the EU’s Data Protection Regulation

This article is the first in a series looking at the reach, and the limits, of various data protection regimes.

InsightsIan Jacobsberg18 February 2021Regulatory, Ian Jacobsberg, Loatile Baiphaphele

What constitutes a “transfer” of personal information?

Upon inspection of POPIA and the GDPR, it becomes evident that the term “transfer” is not defined. In the absence of a definition, some uncertainty is created as regards what constitutes a “transfer” of personal information.

InsightsMatthew Davis28 October 2020Regulatory, data protection, Ian Jacobsberg, Matthew Davis

Every step you take, we’ll be watching you: CCTV and data privacy

The Western Cape Government is in the process of developing a provincial legislative framework that will govern the use of CCTV cameras both on private properties and in public areas.

InsightsZinhle Novazi14 August 2020Zinhle Novazi, Marco Schepers, Ian Jacobsberg, Regulatory

POPI in the workplace: A quick guide for employers

In this discussion we will draw your attention to the main points that employers will need to know and do, to be well on their way to full compliance come July 2021.

International data transfers: What are the ‘adequate levels of protection’ required by POPIA?

Significance that a recent European Union Court of Justice decision may have on the way in which POPIA is applied in South African courts, specifically in relation to cross-border transfers of personal information.

Liability of employers under POPIA

Can an employer be held liable for the actions of one of their employees should the employee infringe upon a person’s privacy rights in terms of POPIA?

InsightsMarco Schepers 05 August 2020Marco Schepers, Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions, Regulatory

Can POPI and GDPR revive taxpayers’ right to privacy where the exchange of tax information is required?

The CRS imposes obligations on financial institutions to exchange tax and financial information on a global level with other countries - this cross-border transfer of sensitive financial data between jurisdiction raises data privacy and protection concerns.

Restructuring your data retention practices: what you should be thinking about

GDPR and POPIA regulation has made it imperative for companies and product developers to think about restructuring their data protection systems.

Protection of Personal Information Act becomes effective

The substantive provisions of POPIA, which spell out the rights and obligations of persons and companies collecting and using the personal information of others, are to come into effect from 1 July 2020

It’s personal: Discovery vs Liberty on the use of personal information

This case focuses on trademark infringement, unlawful competition and the ownership of personal information.

The Latest on POPIA: Codes of Conduct

Recently, the Information Regulator called upon the President to proclaim the commencement of the remaining provisions of POPIA.

InsightsNadia Mather17 February 2020Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions, Andrew Attieh, Nadia Mather, POPIA, Regulatory

What do you know...and what can you do with it? [Part 3]

This is the third in a three-part series of articles discussing GDPR, POPIA regulation and compliance as relevant to data privacy and protection, and the management of data breaches.

What do you know...and what can you do with it? [Part 2]

This is the second in a three-part series of articles discussing GDPR, POPIA regulation and compliance as relevant to data privacy and protection, and the management of data breaches.

What do you know...and what can you do with it? [Part 1]

This is the first in a three-part series of articles discussing GDPR, POPIA regulation and compliance as relevant to data privacy and protection, and the management of data breaches.

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