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Data PrivacySouth Africa

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Summary

South Africa's primary data protection law that regulates the processing of personal information by public and private bodies.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    The right to be notified that personal information is being collected.
  • 02.
    The right to object to the processing of personal information for marketing purposes.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Administrative fines of up to 10 million ZAR.
  • 02.
    Imprisonment for a period not exceeding 10 years for serious offenses.

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