top of page

POPI (Protection of personal information)

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 | Virtual

R997.50 (excl. VAT)

Protect your business by mastering the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act. In this session, gain practical insights into the 8 Conditions of Lawful Processing, compare POPI with GDPR, and understand the critical role of an information officer. Learn best practices, explore compliance tips, and mitigate risks to safeguard your organisation.


📅 Secure your spot now and take the first step toward compliance excellence!

Great news, registrations are OPEN!

Human Capital & Labour Law Roadmap for 2025-Global Business Solutions-GBS.png
Time & Location


15 April 2025, Tuesday, 09:00 - 12:00

Virtual

About The Event

This session will guide you through the legislative timeline and the purpose of the Act, ensuring you understand its application and exclusions. We will delve into key definitions and unpack the 8 Conditions of Lawful Processing, providing practical steps to ensure compliance. We'll also compare the POPI Act with the GDPR, explore the duties of the Regulator, and share helpful tips for compliance.


Through practical discussions, we'll cover applicable penalties and the crucial role of an information officer, along with best practices for data processing. Finally, we'll address the risks your business may face in case of non-compliance. Let's get started on safeguarding personal information effectively!

  • Legislative timeline

  • Purpose of the Act

  • Application of the Act

  • Exclusion from the Act

  • Definitions

  • 8 Conditions of Lawful Processing unpacked

  • Practical steps to ensure compliance with the 8 conditions

  • POPI Act v GDPR

  • The Regulator and her duties

  • Helpful tips to ensure compliance

  • Practical discussions

  • Penalties applicable

  • What an information officer’s role is and how to fulfill it.

  • Best practices to follow in terms of data processing?

  • What risks are there for my business in regards to non-compliance?

For manual registration please fill out and download the manual registration form, and email it to info@globalbusiness.co.za to register for the event.


Presented by Global Business Solutions (GBS) - Your Partner in Strategic HR Compliance


All workshops are offered as customised in-house training that can be presented virtually or on-site.

*All courses and conferences are subject to minimum delegate numbers.


GBS is:

Qualifying Small Enterprise

Level 2 B-BBEE Contributor

53% Black Owned

More than 51% Black Women Owned

More about the presenter:


Grant Wilkinson

Executive at Kirchmanns Inc., Senior Consultant at Global Business Solutions and SASLAW WC Committee Member

Grant is an admitted attorney with a wide range of experience in both consulting and training. Grant’s focus areas are: Labour Law, industrial relations, legislative development, commercial law, consumer protection, corporate governance, and human resources.

Be the first to know about upcoming events—keep in touch on our socials:

  • GBS LinkedIn
  • GBS Facebook
  • GBS Twitter/X
  • GBS Instagram
  • GBS TikTok
  • GBS Youtube
  • Advanced Occupational Certificate: HRM Officer (NQF 6)
    Advanced Occupational Certificate: HRM Officer (NQF 6)
    Feb 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM GMT+2
    Feb 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM GMT+2
    Virtual Event
    Advance your career with the Advanced Occupational Certificate: Human Resource Management (HRM) Officer – NQF Level 6. This accredited, one-year qualification equips HR professionals with the strategic, legal, and digital skills to drive workforce planning, talent management, learning and develop...
    Share
  • COID Amendments Update
    COID Amendments Update
    Feb 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM GMT+2
    Virtual Event
    Feb 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM GMT+2
    Virtual Event
    The COID Amendment Act has changed employer obligations, reporting requirements, and coverage in a major way. Join this focused 2-hour webinar to understand the expanded definition of who is covered (including contractors, domestic workers and gig-economy workers), the updated compensation framew...
    Share
  • Master your Employment Equity in 2026
    Master your Employment Equity in 2026
    Feb 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMT+2
    Feb 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMT+2
    Virtual Event
    Get ahead of the 2025–2030 Employment Equity compliance cycle with Master Your EE Compliance in 2026—a practical session focused on what matters most right now: DG Review readiness and EE Plan monitoring. You’ll work through a complete DG Review preparation roadmap, evidence requirements, sectora...
    Share
bottom of page