While the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) may take up to two years to be fully implemented, responsible businesses should take steps now to ensure compliance. The act will shift how businesses process and regulate customer information on an integral level. At its first public briefing on 13 February 2017, Pansy Tlakula, the Information…
Cybercrime is no longer a rare occurrence. Between 70% and 80% of South African adults have been victims of cybercrime, and it is estimated that cybercrime cost the South African economy approximately R5.8 billion in 2014. Cybercrime comes at an ever-escalating cost to individuals and businesses, and requires clear legislation. This legislation begins with protecting…
The introduction of the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act provides consumers with the security and knowledge that their data will only be used for sanctioned purposes. However, this has a significant impact on businesses, which have enjoyed the benefits of mining the data of consumers to add value to their businesses and inform their…