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POPIA
Protection of Personal Information Act (South Africa)
In force Rest of world privacy
South Africa's comprehensive privacy law, based on eight conditions for lawful processing.
At a glance
- Who it applies to
- Responsible parties processing personal information in South Africa.
- Who enforces it
- Information Regulator
- When
- In effect since 1 July 2021.
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