Protection of Personal Information (POPI)
Thu, Apr 16
|Virtual Event
Strengthen your organisation’s data protection strategy with this practical POPI Act compliance workshop. Learn the 8 Conditions of Lawful Processing, understand the Act’s application, exclusions, and penalties, compare POPIA with the GDPR, and master the responsibilities of the Information Officer.
Time & Location
Apr 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMT+2
Virtual Event
About the event
This focused POPI Act workshop gives you a complete understanding of South Africa’s data protection framework and the practical tools needed to implement it effectively within your organisation. You’ll walk through the legislative timeline, the purpose and scope of the Act, and exactly when it does—and does not—apply.
The session also unpacks the 8 Conditions of Lawful Processing, offering practical steps on how to comply with each one. You’ll explore the differences between POPIA and the GDPR, gain clarity on the duties of the Information Regulator, and learn what your Information Officer is legally required to do. The workshop concludes with real-world discussions on penalties, business risks, and best-practice data processing strategies, helping you identify and close compliance gaps before they become liabilities.
What the session covers:
Legislative timeline and purpose of POPIA
Application and exclusions of the Act
Key definitions and terminology