Protection of Personal Information (POPI)

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

• The 8 Conditions of Lawful Processing explained

• Practical steps for full POPI compliance

• POPI Act vs GDPR – alignment, differences, and global standards

• Duties of the Information Regulator

• Tips for building internal compliance systems

• Applicable penalties and enforcement

• Information Officer duties and how to fulfil them

• Best-practice data processing principles

• Business risks linked to POPIA non-compliance

Event Details

Format: Virtual Workshop

Duration: 3 hours

Price: R997.50 excl. VAT

Contact: info@globalbusiness.co.za for more info.

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.

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