South Africa: Information Regulator investigation into Ram Consulting over alleged non-compliance with POPIA personal data processing requirements
Progress
Current status
under investigation
27 Feb 2024 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
South Africa
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued Information Regulator Enforcement Notice to Ram Consulting requiring compliance with POPIA personal data processing requirements and cease sending unsolicited direct marketing messages
On 27 February 2024, the Information Regulator issued an enforcement notice to FR Ram Consulting, a training institution, for contravening various sections of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The Regulator stated that it received …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority