The POPI Act in a Nutshell
Presenters : Lettie Janse van Vuuren CA(SA)
Learning objectives
By the end of this event the attendee should:
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Understand who the POPI Act applies to;
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Be aware of the requirements of the essential parts of the Act placing positive obligations on employers, including:
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The conditions for the lawful processing of personal information;
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The regulation of the processing of special personal information;
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Codes of Conduct issued by the Information Regulator;
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Procedures for dealing with complaints;
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Provisions regulating direct marketing by means of unsolicited electronic communication, and
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General enforcement of the Act.
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Be aware of the provisions that should be inserted into contracts of employment;
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Understand that workplace policies and procedures must comply with the POPI Act; and
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Understand how to start your POPI Act Compliance Programme.
Content
The webinar will cover the following topics:
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Introduction.
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Objectives of the Act and who it applies to.
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The type of information that is protected.
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What is included in personal information?
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Interaction with GDPR; and
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Penalties and offences.
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The requirements of the essential parts of the Act:
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Conditions for the lawful gathering and processing of personal information.
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The regulation of the processing of special personal information.
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Codes of Conduct issued by the Information Regulator.
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Procedures for dealing with complaints.
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Provisions regulating direct marketing by means of unsolicited electronic communication.
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General enforcement of the Act.
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The positive obligations placed on employers:
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Retention periods for personal information.
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Safeguarding collected information.
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Insertions into contracts of employment.
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When and how to ask for consent under the POPI Act.
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How to start your POPI Act Compliance Programme.
