POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)

Equip yourself with understanding and implementing background, purpose, and scope of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) to establish a foundational understanding of data protection in South Africa.

Modules;

Module 1: Introduction to POPIA

Module 2: Understanding Personal Information

Module 3: Goal Setting and Alignment

Module 4: Data Subject Rights

Module 5: Responsibilities of the Responsible Party

Module 6: Consequences of Non-Compliance

Upon completion, students should;

1. Understand the purpose and principles of POPIA.
2. Identify what constitutes personal information and special personal information.
3. Learn the responsibilities of businesses (responsible parties) under POPIA.
4. Understand data subject rights and how to respect them.
5. Gain insights into the consequences of non-compliance and strategies for compliance.

At the end of this course you will earn a certificate of completion. This is a skills enhancing course to assist you in expanding your knowledge. This certificate does not carry any credits or accreditations.