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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
Sep 29, 20223 min read
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When lines are blurred: Trade union or political party
When lines are blurred: Trade union or political party
Lawtons Africa
Jan 27, 20223 min read
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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
Oct 11, 20214 min read
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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
Jun 1, 20213 min read
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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 30, 20215 min read
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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
Apr 26, 20214 min read
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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
Mar 12, 20213 min read
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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
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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
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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
Nov 20, 20202 min read
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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...
Lawtons Africa
Sep 18, 20205 min read
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