A proactive approach to information security now will help companies ensure their houses are in order before the POPIA grace period ends in June 2021, says Charl Ueckermann, CEO of AVeS Cyber Security.

Microsoft Compliance Manager is a centralised dashboard that allows companies to map and monitor regulatory adherence as it relates to their use of Microsoft cloud services on Microsoft 365 or Azure Active Directory.

As the world goes through unprecedented digital transformation, both information and customer data have become the most important asset to many companies, says Fudo Security.

Depending on the size, scope and function of your organisation, appoint either a dedicated POPIA compliance officer or a full team, says Ezra Pillay, compliance specialist: Data Protection and Technology at LexisNexis.

The appeal hinders the rollout of cameras to support SAPS, JMPD and security companies in their crime-fighting efforts, says Vumacam CEO Ricky Croock.

A naïve public assumes the service providers and organisations they engage with are taking the necessary precautions to protect their personal information.

A well-funded Information Regulator will go a long way to giving the POPI Act its powers, says attorney and Information Regulator member Sizwe Snail ka Mtuze.

An information security expert tells the ITWeb Security Summit 2020 that African countries are lagging in enacting data protection laws.

The Information Regulator cannot disclose the contents of Experian’s breach report to the public because it does not want to jeopardise the investigation.

The government has given businesses until 1 July 2021 to conform to the legislation.

Companies must begin this transition sooner rather than later, and should expect POPIA compliance to meaningfully transform their business practices.

Vumacam audits operational guidelines and systems, to assess compliance with the newly promulgated Protection of Personal Information Act.