Source: Marx Attorneys

The very strict enforcement provisions of POPI (the Protection of Personal Information Act) aren’t in effect yet, but we are at risk even now for any failure to safeguard personal information.

A high-profile illustration comes from the media fallout following an insurance company’s sales call to King Goodwill Zwelithini. A recording of the call found its way onto social media, triggering threats of a damages claim.

And did you know that the European Union’s new GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) will, from 25 May apply to some South African businesses?

Popi: An Existing Risk, A Right Royal Ruckus, And The Eu Deadline