Tag: Data Protection

Data transfer agreements

 Data Transfer Agreements There is no denying that in a modern society, data is incredibly valuable, with some even suggesting that “data is the new oil”. Whether in a business context, or in a scientific and research environment, data sharing and processing has become the norm rather than the exception.  On a regular basis, we … Continue reading Data transfer agreements

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI or POPIA) to commence on 1 July 2020

The Presidency has announced that most of the Protection of Personal Information Act will commence on 1 July 2020. These are the essential parts of the legislation that deal with how personal information should be processed (the eight key conditions for processing personal information – based on international best standards),unsolicited electronic marketing, codes of conduct, and … Continue reading Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI or POPIA) to commence on 1 July 2020

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) for Small Businesses

I often get asked: does POPIA apply to my small business?  The answer is definitely yes. POPIA gives effect to section 14 of the Constitution, which provides that everyonehas the right to privacy – the right to privacy includes a right to protection against the unlawful use of personal information. POPIA sets out data protection principles and provides guidelines … Continue reading Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) for Small Businesses

EU Parliament Review Individuals’ Rights to Privacy and Data Protection in light of Prism

On Thursday, 7 July 2013 the EU Parliament adopted a resolution directed at investigating US “surveillance and spying activities”. This came in the face of recent confidential disclosures by former National Security Agency (“NSA”) analyst Edward Snowden – the whistle-blower revealing the inner workings of US spy agencies.  Bolivia, Nicaragua and Venezuela are the first to … Continue reading EU Parliament Review Individuals’ Rights to Privacy and Data Protection in light of Prism