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Compliance Services

Compliance Services

Compliance services

Specialising in a range of compliance services, we provide expert guidance in POPIA, GDPR, and PCI DSS auditing and compliance.

Key accelerators for POPIA implementation

To accelerate your POPIA implementation, it’s crucial to establish accountability by defining privacy objectives and crafting a strategic framework. Delegate the Privacy Officer role to the right individual, ensuring clear responsibility. Adopt a risk-based approach to prioritise compliance requirements in alignment with your business context. Seamlessly integrate POPIA into existing compliance structures and processes, avoiding duplication of efforts. Coordinate POPIA initiatives with related endeavours to ensure alignment and maximise efficiency. Drive behavioural change by fostering a privacy-centric culture through comprehensive training and awareness programs. When needed, seek external assistance from professionals to develop a risk-based implementation plan tailored to your organisation’s needs.

Compliance training

Training is essential for POPIA compliance. We offer training for executives and employees, covering key aspects of the legislation and organisational policy standards.

Who does it impact?

POPIA affects all South African organisations, both public and private, involved in the processing of personal information.

Consequences of non-compliance

Non-compliance with POPIA can lead to severe repercussions, including financial penalties, criminal sanctions, loss of revenue, and damage to reputation.

Key questions to consider for POPIA compliance

  • Where do I start with POPIA compliance?
  • How can I prioritise implementation activities?
  • What is the impact of POPIA on my organisation?
  • What data do we process, and why?
  • Is our data storage secure?
  • Are we affected by privacy laws in other countries?
  • Do we possess special personal information for reasons other than compliance with legislation or a contract?
  • Are we doing something with old information?
  • Are we profiling or making automated decisions?
  • Are we conducting direct market research?