As South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) continues to shape the data protection landscape, organizations must stay vigilant in 2025. This article explores key compliance requirements, recent updates, and practical steps to ensure adherence.

Key POPIA Requirements

• Appoint an Information Officer
• Implement data protection measures
• Notify breaches within 72 hours
• Manage data subject requests

Recent Updates

In 2024, the Information Regulator issued new guidance on cross-border data transfers, emphasizing adequacy assessments for international vendors. Organizations must review their data flows to comply.

Practical Steps

• Conduct a data inventory
• Update privacy policies
• Train staff on compliance
• Perform regular audits

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