Protection of Personal Information Act

POPIA
active

South Africa comprehensive data protection law modeled on GDPR.

Jurisdiction

South Africa

Jurisdiction Type

federal

Country

South Africa

Effective Date

7/1/2020

Enforcing Authority

Information Regulator

Maximum Fine

Up to ZAR 10M (~K) or imprisonment up to 10 years

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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Privacy Topics

consentdata_subject_rightscross_border_transferdirect_marketing