The Department of Basic Education has filed a review application, aiming to have the notice barring the publication of the matric results declared unconstitutional.
The Department of Basic Education is at risk of a R5 million fine for violating privacy laws, with ongoing debates over student consent and personal information protection.
The Information Regulator’s Guidance Note on Direct Marketing under POPIA classifies traditional phone calls as electronic communication.
A proposed amendment to the Consumer Protection Act aims to establish an opt-out registry, allowing consumers to block unsolicited marketing messages.
Key proposed amendments include imposing fines for non-compliance, enhancing the Information Regulator’s authority to issue directives, and introducing search-and-seizure powers.
The Information Regulator gives feedback on cases tackled this year against various public entities to enforce compliance with PAIA and POPIA.
The Information Regulator’s upcoming guidance note clarifies that direct marketing via phone calls falls under POPIA’s consent requirements.
Dis-Chem is in the clear. TransUnion was issued with an Enforcement Notice, and the Information Regulator is investigating the data breach at the CIPC.
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