Mastering POPIA Compliance in South Africa
The Protection of Personal Information Act (**POPIA**) is a critical cornerstone for any South African business. Given its complexity, a comprehensive course should balance legal theory with practical implementation
Course outline
Explore the modules and lessons included in this classroom.
Module 1Foundations & Overview
Set the stage with course introduction, privacy basics, and key POPIA concepts.
4 lessons—
Foundations & Overview
Set the stage with course introduction, privacy basics, and key POPIA concepts.
- Lesson 1Welcome to POPIA Compliance MasteryLesson—
- Lesson 2Foundations of Privacy & POPIALesson—
- Lesson 3Juristic Persons: POPIA's Unique ProtectionLesson—
- Lesson 4The 8 Conditions for Lawful Processing: OverviewLesson—
Module 2Processing Conditions & Special Categories
Learn the 8 conditions, special processing, and key roles for compliance.
4 lessons—
Processing Conditions & Special Categories
Learn the 8 conditions, special processing, and key roles for compliance.
- Lesson 1Conditions 6-8: Openness, Security, and ParticipationLesson—
- Lesson 2Special Processing Categories & ExclusionsLesson—
- Lesson 3Roles, Responsibilities & GovernanceLesson—
- Lesson 4Compliance Framework & ImplementationLesson—
Module 3Compliance, Enforcement & Comparison
Understand enforcement, breaches, penalties, and compare POPIA with GDPR.
2 lessons—
Compliance, Enforcement & Comparison
Understand enforcement, breaches, penalties, and compare POPIA with GDPR.
- Lesson 1Enforcement, Breaches & ConsequencesLesson—
- Lesson 2POPIA vs. GDPR: Quick ComparisonLesson—
Module 4Practical Application & Drafting
Apply knowledge through a ransomware case study and draft a privacy notice.
2 lessons—
Practical Application & Drafting
Apply knowledge through a ransomware case study and draft a privacy notice.
- Lesson 1Ransomware Attack Case Study: Practical ResponseLesson—
- Lesson 2Drafting Session: Plain-Language Privacy NoticeLesson—
What you'll learn
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