Recent Developments from Our Sister Blogs

By on November 5, 2016 Posted in General

Data protection and privacy issues frequently intersect with other areas of the law. In addition to the Data Protection Report, Norton Rose Fulbright publishes other blogs covering important legal developments across the globe. These blogs sometimes touch on issues that may be of interest to our readers. As a service to our readers, we highlight … Continue reading

South African perspective on ECJ Safe Harbour ruling

By on October 14, 2015 Posted in Compliance and risk management, General

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South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act 2013 (POPI) is largely based on the principles of the EU data protection directive. This includes the requirement that personal information must be adequately protected when transferred cross-border (assuming none of the other grounds apply).… Continue reading

South Africa to appoint Information Regulator

By on June 11, 2015 Posted in Regulatory response

The South African government recently announced that the nomination process for appointments to the office of the Information Regulator, under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPI), will soon begin. The Information Regulator is tasked with monitoring compliance with, and enforcement of, the provisions of POPI. The appointment of the members of the Information Regulator will lead to … Continue reading