The POPIA course is an engaging, illustrative, and interactive course. It is based on the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), a comprehensive privacy law that is mandatory for all businesses within the private and public sector that process personal information in South Africa. Using illustrative graphics, animations, and real-life examples, the course details the crucial elements of POPIA that businesses should be aware of in order to comply. The course illustrates how through the POPIA, businesses will be able to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of their clients’ and employees’ personal information by preventing loss, damage, and unauthorized access to the personal data.

Consequences of non-compliance with the POPI Act

Ignorance when it comes to the POPIA act could have devastating consequences for many organizations. Violators of the POPI Act could be fined up to R10 million or face 10 years imprisonment. Moreover, your business also runs the risk of damaging client relationships and overall business reputation, should you act recklessly with personal information.

Course Objectives

After this course, learners will learn the following sections of the POPI Act:

• the purpose of the Act,

• the application and exclusion provisions,

• the lawful processing of personal information and exemptions thereof

• sections relating to the Information Officer,

• sections relating to the Information Regulator,

• provisions regulating direct marketing by means of unsolicited electronic communications,

• enforcement, complaints, offenses, and penalties