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POPIA

Protection of Personal Information Act

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is South African legislation that governs the lawful processing of personal information. It establishes principles and rights for data subjects, conditions for processing, obligations for responsible parties, and enforcement mechanisms.

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Overview

POPIA, enacted by the South African Parliament, aims to protect personal data by setting conditions for its lawful processing, including accountability, security safeguards, openness, and data subject participation. It also addresses special categories of personal data, processing of children's data, and transborder information flows. The Act establishes an Information Regulator with supervisory and enforcement powers and outlines rights for individuals, including those related to access, correction, and objection. Effective as of July 2020, POPIA includes provisions for administrative fines, civil remedies, and penalties for non-compliance.

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