Articles about POPIA

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.

InfoReg raises alarm as data breaches hit 788 in Q1

From 1 January to 31 March, the Information Regulator received hundreds of data breach notifications from South African organisations.

A legal imperative for strengthening data governance, protecting personal information

The integration of digital record systems is a legal imperative, says Mohammed Vachiat, chief commercial officer at Konica Minolta South Africa.

Calls grow for biometric SIM registration as fraud tops R5.3bn

Global bodies warn the move could exclude the vulnerable and create underground markets for fraudulently registered SIM cards.

Insurer Liberty hit by data breach

The company says it detected unauthorised third-party access to select data systems, and immediately took steps to contain and mitigate the impact.

Listed firms risk 30% share plunge amid rising cyber attacks

Cyber attacks on South African firms jumped 36% year-on-year, even as breach costs and response times show signs of improvement.

Clean up your digital clutter or face the risks, firms warn

International Digital Cleanup Day highlights the dangers of 'data toxicity', with cyber security experts warning that unmanaged information is a liability.

Security and continuity without compromise: BUI renews key ISO certifications

BUI reinforces its commitment to protecting customer data and maintaining business continuity in line with global standards.