South Africa: Information Regulator Guidance Note on compliance with POPIA when processing personal data for direct marketing
Progress
Current status
adopted
03 Dec 2024 adopted
Scope
Implementers
South Africa
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued Information Regulator Guidance Note on compliance with POPIA when processing personal data for direct marketing
On 3 December 2024, the Information Regulator issued a Guidance Note on compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) for processing personal data in direct marketing. Key requirements include obtaining explicit consent from dat…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority