What is POPIA?
South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act — the primary data privacy law regulating how personal information is collected, processed, stored, and shared.
Definition
South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act — the primary data privacy law regulating how personal information is collected, processed, stored, and shared.
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is South Africa's primary data privacy legislation, enforced by the Information Regulator. POPIA regulates how personal information is collected, processed, stored, and shared. It mandates that organisations obtain consent, implement security safeguards, report breaches, and respect data subject rights including access, correction, and deletion.
POPIA applies to all organisations processing personal information in South Africa, regardless of size or sector. Non-compliance can result in fines of up to ZAR 10 million or imprisonment. Since its full enforcement in 2021, POPIA has driven significant investment in data privacy compliance across South African enterprises. YIPS Africa helps organisations achieve and maintain POPIA compliance through comprehensive GRC programmes.
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