by VDT Attorneys | Jan 28, 2024 | Data privacy, Data Protection, Data Security, POPIA, Privacy, Protection of Personal Information Act
‘Privacy’ essentially entails that each person should have the ability to decide on the use of their personal information, what they want to do with it and when and how it is shared. The constant evolution of technology and its continued sophistication means that the...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 6, 2021 | Protection of Personal Information Act
This article provides a high-level overview of the role of an operator, how the position compares to the role of the “responsible party” and what organisations should practically be considering when it comes to implementing compliance measures which this role may...
by VDT Attorneys | Aug 19, 2020 | POPI, POPI Act, POPIA, Protection of Personal Information Act
A lot has happened in South Africa since April though; with lockdown regulations continuing to ease, the majority of businesses operating again and staff members also returning to work. However, by no means is the pandemic over and, in addition, the big news is that...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 24, 2020 | Data Protection, Information and data protection, POPI, POPI Act, POPIA, Protection of Personal Information Act
When is the new expected date? Given the circumstances in respect of COVID-19 it is understandable that the POPI Act commencement date was not announced as 1 April 2020. Pending any further statements made by the Information Regulator we cannot say for certain when...
