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Today is the day POPI starts to protect you

The Protection Of Personal Information (POPI) Act 4 of 2013 comes into effect today, and we remind you of everything you need to know.

POLOKWANE – The 1st of July 2021 is the day the Protection Of Personal Information (POPI) Act 4 of 2013 takes control of the things that are important to you.

In this article, we will recap all the stories we did about the POPI Act so that you quickly get the knack of the act. 

POPI, as we like to call her, is your new ‘personal’ best friend. 

Read more: Meet POPI; your ‘personal’ best friend

With POPI, you can be sure that your information stays safe and undisclosed to parties you did not give consent to.

Read more: [INFOGRAPHIC] How POPI protects your personal rights

POPI protects certain personal information you choose to share with someone while doing business.

Read more: [VIDEO] What POPI protects and why it is important

An operator/agent is POPI’s right hand. They process your personal information for the agreed upon transaction you engaged in.

Read more: Agent POPI: The spy you need to know

POPI wants the best for you and your company and is beneficial in quite a few ways.

Read more: POPI and your company: What you need to know

There are some exceptions when it comes to the Protection of Personal Information Act. We list and explain them here: Do you really need to know POPI?

All POPI wants to do is to create an open relationship between organisation and clients, which will increase the customer’s confidence in your business.

Read more: Here’s why you should comply with POPI:

Don’t fret, you can still ensure that you can comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act.

Read more: When should you start setting up to be compliant with POPI?

There are, however, consequences if you don’t adhere to her rules. She’s not one to play with …

Read more: The penalties of POPI: Compliance and complaint

Listen to POPI as she explains to you everything you need to know about her.

Read more: [LISTEN] POPI explains herself in less than two minutes

Here’s a short video of everything you need to know about the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act 4 of 2013.

Read more: [WATCH] POPI explained in less than three minutes

Do you have any questions about the Protection Of Personal Information Act (POPI)? We have the answers!

Read more: Answered: Your frequently asked POPI questions

Local lawyer, Gert Ehlers explained everything you need to know in a plain and simple way, so that we can make you and POPI the best of friends.

Read more: A POPI we can all understand

How will the Protection Of Personal Information Act (POPI) influence social media, you ask?

Read more: Social media and POPI: Be careful of what you share

What does this mean for the world of telemarketing and real estate?

Read more: How will POPI affect telemarketing and real estate agents?

Here are some questions you can ask yourself to make sure you become POPI compliant.

Read more: How can I ensure that my business is safe and POPI compliant?

POPICheck is the friend you didn’t know you need to set up for POPI compliance.

Read more: Need help becoming POPI compliant?

If you’d like to know more and get the easiest solution for your business to comply with POPI, fill in the form below:

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Ruan de Ridder

A digital support specialist at Caxton Local Media, known for his contributions to the digital landscape. He has covered major stories, including the Moti kidnappings, and edits and curates news of national importance from over 50 Caxton Local News sites.

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