Article written by Riaan Conrad Conradie (SEESA – Upington) The new Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) is in full swing. What are the consequences if you do not comply with this Act? These are some frequently asked questions.
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Article by Renate Jute (Noble Prosperity) After the better part of 18 months of late nights and much frustration, I can now add the tag ‘Published Author’ to my bio. My mom was always of the opinion I should write a book, but in her defence, she did not intend for it to be a […]
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Article written by Atish Panday (Legal advisor and Branch co-ordinator – SEESA Richard’s Bay) COVID-19 has wreaked havoc in the world’s economy, and South Africa was not spared the wrath of the COVID-19 storms, poor economic growth coupled with fears of a third wave has sent shivers down the spine of many businesses. The reality […]
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Article provided by xneelo Web hosting provider, xneelo, asked three experts from Michalsons law firm to share the most important legal considerations for online businesses. Here’s what they had to say. You’ve come up with your online business idea and planned your product or service offering. Good work! Now it’s time to think about the […]
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Article provided by PayFast As of 1 July 2021, the Personal Protection of Information Act (POPIA) officially came into effect to protect every South African’s personal information and privacy. The enforcement of this new data privacy law is excellent news for civilians as it empowers us to control exactly who has access to our personal […]
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SMEs are not exempt from complying with POPIA from 1 July 2021. In fact, non-compliance could result in hefty penalties, including fines of up to R10 million, 10 years’ imprisonment for the head of the organisation or civil damages claimed by individuals whose data is being incorrectly stored and processed.
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Article written by Solita Narayan (BEE Legal Advisor – SEESA Durban) Scoring the total of 20 points on the Skills Development element under the Generic Scorecard for Codes of Good Practice has never been easier. As a consulting agency, SEESA will be able to address all your Skills Development needs. With SEESA BEE, together with […]