The POPI Act in a Nutshell


CPD hours: 2 Hours

Price: R237.50

Video Type: Single

Presenter: Lettie Janse van Vuuren CA(SA)
CA (SA), Registered Auditor
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The POPI Act in a Nutshell

CPD Hours: 2

Price: R237.50


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The POPI Act in a Nutshell


 Learning objectives     

By the end of this event the attendee should:   

  • Understand who the POPI Act applies to; 

  • Be aware of the requirements of the essential parts of the Act placing positive obligations on employers, including: 

    • The conditions for the lawful processing of personal information;  

    • The regulation of the processing of special personal information;  

    • Codes of Conduct issued by the Information Regulator;  

    • Procedures for dealing with complaints;  

    • Provisions regulating direct marketing by means of unsolicited electronic communication, and  

    • General enforcement of the Act. 

  • Be aware of the provisions that should be inserted into contracts of employment; 

  • Understand that workplace policies and procedures must comply with the POPI Act; and 

  • Understand how to start your POPI Act Compliance Programme. 


  Content   

   The webinar will cover the following topics:   

  • Introduction. 

    • Objectives of the Act and who it applies to. 

    • The type of information that is protected. 

    • What is included in personal information? 

    • Interaction with GDPR; and 

    • Penalties and offences. 

  • The requirements of the essential parts of the Act:  

    • Conditions for the lawful gathering and processing of personal information. 

    • The regulation of the processing of special personal information. 

    • Codes of Conduct issued by the Information Regulator. 

    • Procedures for dealing with complaints. 

    • Provisions regulating direct marketing by means of unsolicited electronic communication.   

    • General enforcement of the Act. 

  • The positive obligations placed on employers:  

    • Retention periods for personal information.  

    • Safeguarding collected information. 

  • Insertions into contracts of employment. 

  • When and how to ask for consent under the POPI Act. 

  • How to start your POPI Act Compliance Programme.   

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