POPI Act Training

Protection of Personal Information Act

Understand the importance of protecting personal information and learn how to correctly give informed consent in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Essential training for compliance with South African data protection law.

2h 50m

Duration

Certificate

Upon Completion

Course Overview

Essential data protection and privacy compliance training

POPI Act designed to help students understand the importance of protecting personal information and how to correctly give informed consent in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Though the POPI Act is a South African law, it is highly relevant for students engaging with South African educational institutions, research projects, or online platforms that collect personal data.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Protection of Personal Information Act
Scope and application of protection of personal Information
Key principle of protection of personal Act
Individual rights under protection of personal Act
Consent and processing of processing information
Security measures and breach management
Compliance and enforcement
Practical Information of protection of personal information

Who Must Enroll

South African Students
International Students Studying in South Africa
Any Student Wanting to Know Their Rights
Students Participating in Research
Students Completing Administrative Forms

By the End of the Course, You Will Be Able To:

Clearly understand how your personal data is protected under the POPI Act
Confidently give or withhold consent when appropriate
Draft or respond to POPIA consent

Course Content

Comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of POPI Act compliance

1 Introduction to Protection of Personal Information Act

• Overview of Protection of Personal Information Act
• Purpose and objectives of POPIA

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 POPIA

3 Key Principles of Protection of Personal Information Act

• Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency
• Consent and purpose specification
• Disclosure and access rights
• Ensuring data accuracy, minimisation and correctness
• Accountability and responsible party obligations

4 Individual Rights under Protection of Personal Information Act

• Right to be informed
• Right to access personal information
• Right to rectify and update personal information
• Right to erasure or destruction of personal information
• Right to object to processing of personal information

5 Consent and Processing of Personal Information

• Understanding consent requirements under POPIA
• Processing of special personal information categories

6 Security Measures and Breach Management

• Importance of data security and protection
• Technical, physical, and administrative controls
• Data breaches and incident management

7 Compliance and Enforcement

• Responsibilities of the responsible party and operator
• Legal responsibilities and duties
• Ensuring ongoing compliance and data protection

8 Practical Implementation of Protection of Personal Information

• Developing POPIA compliance framework
• Employee training and awareness

Understanding POPIA

Comprehensive legal framework for data protection

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is a comprehensive legal framework designed to safeguard individuals' personal information and regulate how organisations collect, store, process, and share this data. The Act aims to ensure that personal information is handled with care, respecting privacy and confidentiality.

Key Objectives

Promote transparency in data handling
Build trust between data subjects and processors
Ensure security in personal data handling
Provide individuals with control over their data

Core Principles

Lawful processing of personal data
Obtaining proper consent
Ensuring data accuracy
Implementing adequate security measures

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