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The unauthorised disclosure of HIV status is not defamation.
In this case[1] and in the court a quo, the respondent (“B”, a NUMSA employee), amongst others, instituted action against the appellants (NUMSA and “Zitho”
Legitimate Interests and the Draft Regulations on Processing Health and Sex Life Information under POPIA
On 26 September 2025, the Information Regulator published a notice inviting public comment on the draft Regulations relating to the processing of a data subject’s
Directive in Action: SARB’s Push to Fortify South Africa’s Payment Infrastructure
The South African Reserve Bank (“SARB”), under the authority granted by the SARB Act 90 of 1989 and the National Payment System Act (“NPS Act”),
Johannesburg’s CCTV By-Law Repealed: Implications for Businesses, Homeowners, and POPIA Compliance
The City of Johannesburg (“CoJ” or “the City”) previously published a draft CCTV By-Law (“the By-Law”) which required individuals or companies who installed CCTV cameras
Guarding Your Data: Ensuring Safe Cross-Border Transfers of Personal Information
In today’s digital age, the global exchange of Personal Information has become a common practice, enabling businesses and individuals to connect across borders. However, with
POPIA Code of Conduct for Residential Community Industry
The Information Regulator has issued a notice regarding the receipt of a proposed code of conduct from the Residential Community Industry (“RCI”). This code outlines
Strengthening Child Protection in the Digital Age
Research shows alarming statistics: many children navigate the internet without parental guidance, engage with strangers online, and encounter inappropriate content. The Film and Publication Board
POPIA Just Got a Digital Makeover – Are You Ready?
If you’re still treating data protection like a dusty file in a cabinet, it’s time to wake up. South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act
Information Regulator to Publish Direct Marketing Guidance Note in Efforts to Curb Telemarketing
This article discusses the intentions of the Information Regulator to publish a direct marketing guidance note on telemarketing.
The Information Regulator’s Media Briefing on its Enforcement Activities
On 26 March, the Information Regulator held a media briefing on its enforcement activities over the past year. In this article, we break down some of the statistics released on PAIA and POPIA compliance in public and private organisations.
