Chapter Name: Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA)
Description:Regulates the processing of personal information to protect individuals' privacy.
Purpuse:To establish minimum conditions for processing personal information and to create an Information Regulator.
Rational:Safeguards personal data, fostering trust and compliance with global privacy norms.
Chapters Topics
Rights of data subjects
Explains the rights granted to individuals (data subjects) under POPIA, including the right to access, correct, and delete their personal information held by organizations.
Purpose of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013
Provides an overview of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), which is designed to protect individuals' personal information and regulate the processing of such information by organizations.
Conditions of lawful processing of personal information
Describes the legal conditions under which personal information can be processed, emphasizing the need for consent, transparency, and protection of data subjects' privacy.
Exemptions from condition of lawful processing of personal information
Highlights the circumstances where exemptions to lawful processing of personal data may apply, such as in cases of national security or law enforcement needs.
Protection of personal information
Discusses the various measures that must be taken to safeguard personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or damage under POPIA.
Supervision of the Act
Covers the role of the Information Regulator in overseeing the implementation and enforcement of POPIA, ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
Code of good practice
Provides guidelines and best practices for businesses to follow in order to comply with the conditions outlined in POPIA, ensuring they manage personal data responsibly.
Handling of transborder information
Discusses how personal information that is transferred across borders must be protected according to POPIA, and the legal requirements for international data transfers.
Enforcements and regulations
Outlines the enforcement mechanisms for ensuring compliance with POPIA, including penalties for non-compliance and the role of the Information Regulator.
Offences, penalties and fines
Focuses on the penalties, fines, and legal consequences for individuals or organizations that breach the provisions of POPIA, including non-compliance with data protection requirements.