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POPIA compliance
Every person counts.
Protection of personal information matters. It creates valuable company assets, establishes consumer trust, and prevents costly data breaches, reputational damage, and potential fines. We consult businesses on legal POPIA and PAIA requirements, and assist with compliance documents and procedures.
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How we work
We assess your current compliance with data privacy law, and draw up elegant and practical solutions.
The Protection of Personal Information Act (2013) stipulates a range of rules on how to process personal information about people and companies. Apart from having the right people, procedures and documents in place, efficient management of queries and disputes is crucial for lawful data privacy compliance.
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Outcomes
- 1 We conduct a detailed assessment of your current personal data management practices – online or in person
- 2 We evaluate the assessment and consult on legal compliance
- 3 We compile a comprehensive framework for processing personal data, including procedures, manuals, agreements, and notifications
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- Data privacy is protected in South Africa by POPIA, a national act that gives effect to the (universal, human and constitutional) right to privacy. POPIA must be read together with PAIA, another act that gives effect to the right to access to information. Together these acts establish the legal framework for managing personal information about the people you do business with.
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Read : the Ethics of Data Privacy
Data-driven technologies challenge our ethical notions of privacy in unprecedented ways. This calls for a new approach to data privacy: rather than trying to predict and manage harms we hardly understand, we need to define clear ethical boundaries for the processing of personal data View more Latest blog post Why companies should respect consumers’ right to privacy
You may be thinking: "To hell with data protection, what about my profits?" or "I have nothing to hide". Surely, there is money to be made from people's private information. Most tech companies monetise the information they collect from people – by selling or exchanging raw data, or by processing it ... Read / View all articles
Content creation
Every word counts.
We write, design, structure, and publish your information. Tailored to specific audiences, purposes, platforms and technologies. Elegantly, accurately, and efficiently.View more
Website Design
Every pixel counts.
We develop and manage custom Wordpress-based websites: from sleek company portfolios to e-commerce web shops, and complex interactive data processing applications.View more
Digital Advertising
Every click counts.
We develop and manage your online reputation and corporate identity, and connect with potential customers that show an interest in your business, services and products.View more
Data Privacy
Every person counts.
Do you have a question about POPIA, or need assistance with its legal requirements? We draft legal opinions and assist with data privacy assessments and policies.View more
