The Stillbirth of a new Business
I have a nasty habit of eavesdropping on conversations taking place at adjacent tables. While waiting for my friends at a local pub, nursing my favourite drink, I was once again privy to such a conversation.
Whistle Blowing Policies
What is the role of a Whistle Blowing Policy? What are the consequences of neglecting this legislation in your business? Why is it important? These and more are answered in this article overview for business owners.
DOWNLOAD: Guideline to Registering as Information Officer
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DOWNLOAD: POPI Implementation within a Group of Companies
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DOWNLOAD: Guidance Note for POPI in the COVID Pandemic
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DOWNLOAD: Guidance Note for Information Officers
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URGENT NOTICE for POPIA Compliance
We noted, with concern, that certain members of the public now believe that the implementation date set for POPI compliance has been extended to 1 February 2022. We believe that this confusion may stem from the Information Regulator’s Amendment Notice, which was released on 11 June 2021.
PAIA Manuals Exemptions
There seems to be confusion in the market relating to which business entities must comply with the provisions of POPIA and more specifically with reference to the PAIA Manual.
Newsflash: Amendment Notice
We noted, with concern, that certain members of the public now believe that the implementation date set for POPI compliance has been extended to 1 February 2022. We believe that this confusion may stem from the Information Regulator’s Amendment Notice, which was released on 11 June 2021.
POPIA challenges in private investigations (Part 1)
Information protection authorities from across the globe are now pursuing investigative bodies for non-compliance with legislation aimed at Protecting Personal Information. An Investigative firm was recently fined more than €150,000 for illegally obtaining private bank records of an individual whom they were investigating.
