OVERVIEW:

This essential course unpacks the latest amendments to the POPIA procedural regulations, equipping participants with the knowledge to align their compliance strategies. From updated consent requirements to complaint handling and information officer duties, attendees will gain practical insights into managing personal data under South Africa’s evolving regulatory landscape.

COURSE CONTENT:

The course provides a focused review of the revised POPIA procedural regulations and their practical implications. It covers the expanded duties of information officers, the new standards for consent and objection, updated forms and processes for data subject requests, as well as the categorisation and handling of complaints. Attendees will also learn about the transitional measures, enforcement mechanisms, and legal protections for whistleblowers, ensuring they are fully prepared to meet current compliance requirements.

Key Topics Covered:

• Right to object: notification and procedural obligations
• Correction and deletion of personal information
• Modernised responsibilities of Information Officers
• Updated consent frameworks and valid consent criteria
• Complaint classifications under sections 74 and 92
• Fines, penalties, and enforcement powers
• Use of revised forms and transitional measures
• Whistleblower protections under the Protected Disclosures Act

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Internal and External Auditors
• Information Officers and Deputy Information Officers
• Compliance Officers and Legal Advisors
• Data Protection Officers
• Risk and Governance Professionals
• HR and IT Managers
• Any personnel responsible for data privacy or POPIA compliance within their organisation