In terms of this proclamation, the following sections of POPI will commence immediately:
- section 1, being the definitions section;
- Part A of Chapter 5, dealing with the office of the Information Regulator and matters such as its powers, duties and functions; and
- sections 112 and 113 of the Act regarding the regulations that may be made under POPI , and the procedure for making those regulations.
The remaining sections of POPI will only commence on a date still to be announced by the President by proclamation.