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Fact Sheet: Handling Of Security Compromises What is a security compromise? POPIA does not define a security compromise. In brief, a security compromise, also known as a data breach in other jurisdictions, is a compromise in the security, confidentiality, integrity or availability of personal information, leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised…
In terms of section 32 of PAIA, the Information Officer (IO) of every public body must annually submit to the Regulator a report in respect of access to information requests received and processed by the public body. Furthermore, and in accordance with section 83(4) of PAIA, the Heads of Private Bodies (HPBs) or Deputy Information…
Addressing issues of Mis- and Disinformation during the election period in commemoration of International Data Privacy Day. Joining other Data Privacy Authorities and data protection civil organisations throughout the globe, the Regulator observed International Data Privacy Day 2024 with a focus on empowering data subjects about data protection and engaging responsible parties on the importance…