Protection of Personal Information Act
PURPOSE
The aim of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) course is to provide participants with an understanding and knowledge of the principles and regulations outlined in the POPIA legislation. The course is designed to educate individuals on how to handle and protect personal information in accordance with the legal requirements set forth by POPIA. Participants will learn about the rights of individuals regarding their personal information, the responsibilities of organizations in safeguarding this information, and the consequences of non-compliance with the legislation.
COURSE CONTENT
Unit 1: Introduction to Protection of Personal Information Act
- Overview of Protectionof Personal Information Act
- Purpose and Objectives of PopiA
Unit 2: Scope and Application of Protection of Personal Information Act
- Entities and Individuals Covered by PopiA
- Types of Personal Information Protected
- Exemptions and Exclusions under the PopiA
Unit 3: Key Principles of Protection of Personal Information Act
- Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency
- Consent and Purpose Specifications
- Disclosure and Access Rights
- Ensuring Data Accuracy, Minimisation and Correctness
- Accountability and Responsible Party Obligations
Unit 4: Individual Rights under Protection of Personal Information Act
- Right to be Informed
- Right to Access Personal Information
- Right to Rectify and Update Information
- Right to Erasure or Destruction of Personal Information
- Right to Object to Processing of Personal Information
Unit 5: Consent and Processing of Personal Information
- Understanding Consent Requirements under PopiA
- Processing of Special Personal Information Categories
Unit 6: Security Measures and Breach Management
- Importance of Data Security and Protection
- Technical, Physical, and Administrative Controls
- Data Breaches and Incident Management
Unit 7: Compliance and Enforcement
- Responsibilities of the Responsible Party and Operator
- Legal Responsibilities and Duties
- Ensuring Ongoing Compliance and Data Protection
Unit 8: Practical Implementation of Protection of Personal Information
- Developing PopiA Compliance Framework
- Employee Training and Awareness
DELIVERY
Duration: 1 Day
Delivery: Classroom/Online
ACCREDITATION
5 Day Courses: Participants will receive a SpecCon Holdings certificate upon completion of all courses.
1 Day Courses: Participants will receive a SpecCon Holdings certificate upon completion of this course.
