SA
Online Registration
Organizations must register with the Information Regulator, providing details about their data processing activities.
Information Officer
Every organization must appoint an Information Officer responsible for ensuring compliance with POPIA and managing data protection activities.
Impact Assessments
Regular data protection impact assessments must be conducted to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with data processing.
Policies and Procedures
Organizations need to develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies and procedures to ensure compliance with POPIA.
Advocate Pansy Tlakula – Chairperson of the Information Regulator of South Africa
Information Regulator
of South Africa.
The Information Regulator of South Africa oversees the implementation and enforcement of POPIA. The regulator is responsible for educating the public, handling complaints, and ensuring compliance.
