POPIA

The Information Regulator (IR) is set to act against entities that have violated direct marketing provisions, signalling a critical moment for all businesses operating in South Africa. With the imminent enforcement of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), it is imperative that your organisation ensures compliance to avoid penalties and reputational damage. WEBSITES must…

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Truecaller and POPIA

Truecaller warning in South Africa Truecaller says it does not want to speculate on the personal opinions of specialist regulatory lawyers who say that it was likely violating South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (Popia). “Every individual has an inherent fundamental right to know who is calling them, and we enable our users to…

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