Getting Practical with POPIA

This lesson serves as an introduction to the course, providing an overview of key concepts and objectives. Students will gain an understanding of the course structure and what to expect in subsequent lessons.

This lesson covers the fundamental principles of lawful processing, emphasizing the importance of compliance with legal standards in data management. It explores key concepts, rights of data subjects, and the ethical considerations necessary for ensuring responsible data handling practices.

This lesson discusses the essential conditions for the lawful processing of personal data under data protection regulations. It outlines the legal bases for processing, including consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, vital interests, public tasks, and legitimate interests, emphasizing the importance of compliance and ethical considerations in data handling practices.

This lesson focuses on the importance of collecting personal information responsibly. It covers best practices for data collection, the legal implications of handling personal data, and strategies for ensuring user privacy while gathering necessary information for various purposes.

This lesson focuses on essential security measures to protect sensitive information and maintain data integrity. It covers best practices for safeguarding against potential threats, including physical security, cybersecurity protocols, and employee training to ensure a safe and secure environment.

This lesson focuses on retention strategies that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. It explores techniques to maintain learners' interest, the importance of feedback, and the role of reinforcement in fostering long-term knowledge retention.

We take a look at the interplay between POPIA and technology with specific reference to cookies, big data, automated decision making, AI, social media, search engines and websites.

We will guide you on implementation of POPIA with reference to the Privacy Policy, PAIA manual, privacy impact assessments, general tips for handling complaints and security compromises.