POPIA is here to stay
Presenters : Lettie Janse van Vuuren CA(SA)
Overview
Even though POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act of 2013), commenced a year ago on 1 July 2020, most of us simply ignored it in the hopes that it will go away, but POPIA is definitely here to stay!
With the grace period to prove compliance coming to an end on 30 June 2021, one thing is certain: you cannot plead ignorance. Immediate action is crucial!
The only comfort is that all businesses (including employers) that process personal information, are required to ensure that the necessary measures are in place to implement, prove and monitor compliance – so all of us are in the same boat!
In this webinar, we will focus on how you can ensure that you are POPIA compliant and which steps you need to take to prove it.
Learning objectives
By the end of this event the attendee should:
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Know how to ensure lawful processing of information;
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Understand the specifics regarding the Information Officer’s appointment and his/her roles and responsibilities;
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Understand the importance of adequate safeguards;
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Understand the basics when using digital signatures; and
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Understand the consequences of non-compliance with POPIA.
Content
The webinar will cover the following topics:
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Overview & Introduction.
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The basics and most important aspects of the Act.
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How to use our FREE POPIA Compliance checklist.
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How to ensure lawful processing of information.
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The Information Officer’s appointment.
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The Information Officer's roles and responsibilities.
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The importance of adequate safeguards.
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Using digital signatures.
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Consequences of non-compliance with POPIA.
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Access to our POPIA data specialists.
Related Webinars
Getting POPI Act Compliant Series - Step 10: The latest guidance for Information Officers
Getting POPI Act Compliant Series - Step 11: How to solve POPIA challenges facing financial practice