South Africa: Data Protection Authority Governance in Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
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Implemented Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) including Data Protection Authority Governance
On 11 April 2014, section 1, Part A of Chapter 5, section 112 and section 113 of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) concerning the establishment and duties of the Information Regulator entered into force. Notably, the Information Reg…
SourceAdopted Protection of Personal Information Bill (B9-2009) including Data Protection Authority Governance
On 20 August 2013, the Protection of Personal Information Bill (B9-2009) was adopted after being passed by both Houses of the National Assembly. The Bill creates an Information Regulator and establishes the powers and duties of the authority. Notabl…
SourceIntroduced Protection of Personal Information Bill (B9-2009) including Data Protection Authority Governance
On 24 August 2009, the Protection of Personal Information Bill (B9-2009) was introduced to the National Assembly. The Bill creates an Information Regulator and establishes the powers and duties of the authority. Notably, the Information Regulator is…
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