Is your website POPIA-proof? South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) mandates businesses to safeguard personal data, from collection to storage. Enforced on July 1, 2020, POPIA aims to protect individuals’ privacy by enforcing rules around obtaining consent, ensuring data security, and providing transparency on how data is used.
To help you navigate the essentials, here’s a quick POPIA compliance checklist: