Data Compliance - Understanding PoPIA

Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) is the Data Protection Law for South Africa which was enacted into law on 1st July 2020. PoPIA has a set of conditions for lawful processing of Personal Information to help protect privacy which is a constitutional right. Non-compliance can result in serious consequences such as fines, bad media exposure (damage to reputation) or even jail time.

• This workshop will provide participants with an overview of PoPIA and an understanding of all aspects of the Act.

  The following topics will be covered in this workshop:

  • What is PoPIA and how does it fit into our current world?
  • Putting PoPIA in context and addressing topics such as:
    • Why does PoPIA exist?
    • How does PoPIA relate to compliance?
    • What is compliance?
    • What are the risks of non-compliance?
    • Who has your personal information?
  • Understanding PoPIA, by focusing on:
    • PoPIA objectives
    • PoPIA terminology
    • PoPIA requirements
    • What PoPIA means to your organisation
  • Understanding the PoPIA Conditions and what you have to put in place for each to ensure compliance.
  • Using a Data Governance framework to assist with the PoPIA implementation
  • Understanding what is required to monitor compliance

• Information Management Staff
• Data Analysts
• Data Scientists
• Business Analysts
• Data/Information Stewards and Owners
• Data Owners
• Data Administrators
• Risk and Compliance Personnel
• Internal Audit Personnel

* A certificate of attendance will be provided at the end of the workshop