Important to understand that it should be seen as framework legislation and industries and sectors alike should work on drafting and submitting codes of conduct that would be relevant to their specific industry or sector.
The President has assented to POPI on 26 November 2013, making it legislation at last. This brings to an end years of uncertainty regarding the workings of the Act, but the debate as to its interpretation will surely continue.
Important to understand that it should be seen as framework legislation and industries and sectors alike should work on drafting and submitting codes of conduct that would be relevant to their specific industry or sector.
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Theo Kukard
12/2/2013 04:37:03 am
Is there a date by when business has to ensure compliance?
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Eddie Laubscher
8/5/2014 06:33:46 am
Suppose you already got the answer but my take. One year from date of implementation which hasn't happened yet(partly implemented). Would be difficult to comply within allowed time depending on size of organization. However, I believe that the Information Regulator would look favourable at an organization that has started and shown willingness to comply oppose to haven't done anything. It also depends as to whether the Information Regulator is an "enforcer" or an "educator"
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