The Information Regulator has opened the 2025/2026 PAIA Annual Report submission window, with a strict deadline of 30 June 2026. This article explains reporting duties, nil return requirements, Information Officer registration, PAIA Manual updates, POPIA compliance reviews, breach notification risks, and key enforcement trends.

POPIA has transformed how South African organisations manage personal information. This article explains key compliance requirements, risks of non-compliance, and how businesses can move from fragmented policies to structured, organisation-wide data protection practices.