Popia

Retailers using AI must tread lightly with privacy laws

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being deployed to help shoppers make better choices, but retailers must be aware of their obligations under personal privacy and…

The POPI Act is here: Contrary to popular opinion, it’s an opportunity, not a threat

It’s been over seven years since the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act (or POPIA) was first signed into law, but on 1 July…

Challenging times ahead for SMEs looking for new leads: POPIA and marketing your business

Being a small business in this operating environment is not an easy feat; the past 12 months have been extremely challenging for SMEs operating…

POPIA 101 for businesses

All businesses with employees, customers, and suppliers must comply with POPIA, which comes into effect on 1 July 2021. Here is a practical guide…

Simplifying POPIA for small businesses

From 1 July this year, South African companies must be fully compliant with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Three…

Playing safely with Personal Information inside a Regulatory Sandbox

Given that almost all of the remaining provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2020,…

Artificial Intelligence has POPIA implications

Rapid evolution in artificial intelligence (AI) applications, as well as improvements in computing power and the increasing availability of data, have led to significant…

POPIA: What employers need to know

The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which came into force on 1 July 2020 places several obligations on employers in…

Protection of Personal Information Act sections come into effect

After years of delays, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that additional sections of the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPI) — which protects the…

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