POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)

What is POPIA?

South Africa’s main data privacy law, setting rules for how businesses collect, store, and use personal information.

Think of it like this…

A set of rules to make sure any personal data you handle is used fairly, kept safe, and only for the right reasons.

Why does it matter?

  • Avoids hefty fines for breaches
  • Builds customer trust
  • Required for lawful marketing and record-keeping

Best practice

Only collect data you truly need, and store it securely.

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