Articles about POPIA

ISO 27701 helps demonstrate privacy compliance beyond POPIA

ISO 27701 builds on ISO 27001 by extending existing security frameworks to include privacy, says Ryan Boyes, senior security administrator at Galix.

TVET college in POPIA breach over employee data exposure

The Information Regulator finds Central Johannesburg TVET College contravened provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act.

Beyond backup: Why resilience now defines business continuity

You don’t just need a copy of your data; you need a guarantee that your business can survive a worst-case scenario, says Matthys Botha, pre-sales engineer and data protection specialist at Diopoint.

From security to strategy: FaceCamAlert unveils dual-purpose edge AI platform for retail, property sectors

FaceCamAlert turns passive security cameras into active data-generating IOT nodes.

Draft gate access rules spark data management concerns

There are several “sticky issues” with the draft code of conduct, ranging from the definition of CCTV, to automated decision-making, say industry stakeholders.

How to find updated debtor contact details in SA

Incorrect, recycled or incomplete contact details reduce right-party contact rates, increase operational costs and extend recovery timelines.

Security by design: Bridging the trust gap in digital healthcare

Healthcare providers need integrated solutions that treat security and compliance as core engineering principles, says Altron HealthTech.

Your databases are being watched. Just not by you

Most organisations invest in perimeter security. The database – where the data actually lives – is the layer most often left ungoverned, says Johan Lamberts, MD of Ascent Technology.

POPIA: New health information regulations – what every employer must know

Health information is considered special personal information and carries the strongest legal protection available.

The breach is in the database

South Africa’s breach record tells a consistent story – and it leads to the database layer, says Johan Lamberts, MD of Ascent Technology.

Industry flags challenges in long-awaited spam call registry

The Direct Marketing Association points to implementation challenges, while legal experts warn of a conflict with POPIA.

Before the breach: Why discovery comes first

The companies that handle incidents well are those that knew what they had before the incident happened, says Ben van Niekerk, business development executive – cyber security at Faranani DocTec.