POPIA

Lawtons Africa

Sep 28, 20223 min read

Data Privacy & POPIA

Our Data Privacy and POPIA team has the subject matter knowledge coupled with hands-on practical experience to take clients through their...

Lawtons Africa

Jan 27, 20223 min read

When lines are blurred: Trade union or political party

Lawtons Africa

Oct 11, 20214 min read

How to protect your privacy when living in a shared space: POPIA and community housing schemes

As of 1 July 2021, the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is in full force and effect, as evidenced by the hundreds of SMSs

Lawtons Africa

Jun 1, 20213 min read

The clock is ticking - Update your PAIA manual to comply with POPIA

With just a few weeks remaining until the one-year grace period for compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013...

Lawtons Africa

Apr 30, 20215 min read

POPIA: Information Regulator publishes Guidance Note on applications for prior authorisation

As the 1 July 2021 deadline for compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) approaches...

Lawtons Africa

Apr 26, 20214 min read

POPIA: Information Regulator publishes Guidance Note on Information Officers

The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) prescribes compulsory requirements for the registration of Information...

Lawtons Africa

Mar 12, 20213 min read

What’s Up with the WhatsApp privacy updates and what does it mean for work WhatsApp groups?

A quick answer is that employees and employers do not have to worry about the WhatsApp privacy updates, yet.

Lawtons Africa

Nov 20, 20202 min read

POPIA Compliance tip #3: The importance of POPIA training and awareness

Pay adequate attention to training and awareness initiatives as part of your POPIA compliance journey. The end goal of training...

Lawtons Africa

Nov 20, 20202 min read

POPIA Compliance tip #2: Some of the key definitions in POPIA

The definitions of personal information, processing, and record are key to POPIA. POPIA applies to all processing of personal information...

Lawtons Africa

Nov 20, 20202 min read

POPIA Compliance tip #1: Identifying the three main parties under POPIA

Businesses need to assess which party they will be in relation to the processing of personal information under POPIA. This requires an...

Lawtons Africa

Sep 18, 20205 min read

Unpacking POPIA: Can you afford not to comply?

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement on the commencement dates of several core provisions of the Protection of Personal Information...