Articles about POPIA

DBE to defend bid to block matric results publication

Just ahead of the release of matric results, the Information Regulator is going back to court to stop their publication in the media.

Regulator ‘disappointed’ by judgement over matric results publication

The Pretoria High Court sets aside the Information Regulator’s enforcement action against the Department of Basic Education over matric results publication.

Land of the rising breach notifications

Why global cyber outbreak alarms are increasingly being raised first in Asia, then spreading west.

Information Regulator targets spam callers

While the Information Regulator wants control over spam calls, the industry says it does not have the necessary legal authority.

Security concerns should not be a dark cloud

Security, backup and disaster recovery are not reasons to hesitate. They’re how businesses keep the lights on (and the data safe) no matter what.

InfoReg exposes POPIA violators as data breaches mount

The information watchdog names organisations that violated the data privacy law, highlighting the growing need for robust data protection.

SA’s information watchdog takes on ‘Big Tech’

The Information Regulator is in a legal “battle” with Google and Meta after the tech giants refused to hand over records, claiming South African law doesn't apply to them.

When compliance starts at the printer

From risk to resilience: How print devices are redefining security and intelligence in the legal sector.

Empowering SA’s public sector to build a cyber-resilient future

Rising incidents of malware, phishing and ransomware attacks are putting government systems and citizen data under growing pressure.

Porcupine Union underpins compliant growth with Arctic Wolf Networks MDR

The company has a hybrid environment, and needed flexible, agile and scalable technology that could span its on-premises and cloud environments.

Firms under-report POPIA breaches as cyber attacks rise

The Information Regulator does not have sufficient staff to enforce the Protection of Personal Information Act amid rising cyber attacks.

Publishing of matric results debate back in court

The North Gauteng High Court “rightfully examines” the publication of matric results, as the Information Regulator eyes clarity on protection of learners’ information.