POPIA and Data Protection Compliance
Comply with POPIA and African data protection laws and handle personal information responsibly.
- 3 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
This course explains the Protection of Personal Information Act and comparable African data protection laws, the conditions for lawful processing, information officer duties, data subject rights, breach handling and cross-border transfers. Participants leave with a compliance checklist and action plan.
Who should attend
- Information officers and deputies
- Compliance and legal staff
- HR, marketing and IT managers
- Anyone handling personal information
What you will be able to do
- Explain POPIA's conditions for lawful processing
- Fulfil information officer responsibilities
- Handle data subject requests
- Manage security breaches and notifications
- Run a POPIA compliance programme
Course outline
Module 1The law
- • POPIA overview
- • Key definitions
- • Conditions for lawful processing
- • Other African data laws
Module 2Putting it into practice
- • Information officer duties
- • Consent and direct marketing
- • Data subject rights
- • Operator agreements
Module 3Security and compliance
- • Security safeguards
- • Breach notification
- • Cross-border transfers
- • Compliance checklist
Frequently asked questions
How long is the POPIA and Data Protection Compliance course?
The course runs for 3 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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