Train your staff to protect against cyberattacks
Since the POPI Act was introduced, many businesses have taken the time and effort to implement a POPI strategy that complies with the Act’s basic requirements. But for many businesses this will not be enough to stave off run-ins with the Information Regulator because they neglect one important strategy in POPI readiness: their staff. Digital security should be a […]
How does the POPI Act affect credit bureaus?
When it comes to the protection of personal information, there are two acts that govern businesses and those working with such information. The Protection of Privacy Information Act (POPIA), which came into effect on the 1st day of July 2021, and the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), which came into effect on the 9th day of […]
The POPI Act is finally in full effect – Are you ready
The Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act came into full effect on the 1st of July 2021. If you still haven’t implemented your POPI compliance strategy, it is strongly advisable that you take quick and decisive steps to do so as non-compliance could carry hefty penalties. To ensure that you get your (POPI) act together, we’ve put together a handy […]