Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

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No. of Courses: 3

Program Duration (CPD Hours): 51 Mins

Languages: English

About the Program

This course provides a practical overview of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and its application in the workplace. Learners will explore what POPIA is and why it matters, who it applies to, the key roles, conditions, and rights it defines, and how organisations must manage personal information responsibly. The course also covers special compliance cases, enforcement mechanisms, and the consequences of non-compliance, helping learners build privacy-aware and compliant practices.

Course List

Introduction to POPIA

This module introduces POPIA and explains its purpose and scope. Learners will understand why the Act is important, who it applies to, and the key role players involved in protecting personal information. The module also introduces what qualifies as personal information under POPIA.

Conditions, Rights & Responsibilities

This module focuses on how personal information must be processed lawfully under POPIA. Learners will explore the eight conditions for lawful processing, the importance of privacy notices, the rights of data subjects, and the responsibilities of organisations and Information Officers in ensuring compliance.

Special Cases, Enforcement & Penalties

This module covers advanced POPIA requirements and accountability. Learners will examine special protection areas such as sensitive personal information, children’s data, cross-border transfers, and prior authorisation. The module also explains direct marketing rules, breach notification requirements, enforcement powers, and the penalties and consequences of non-compliance.

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