Data Protection

Is Your Small Business POPIA Compliant? Here’s What You Need to Know

South African small businesses have a legal obligation to protect their customers’ personal information — and many don’t even know where to start. The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has been fully enforceable since July 2021, and the Information Regulator is actively pursuing non-compliant organisations. The penalties are serious: fines of up to R10 […]