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What is PoPiA (Protection of Personal Information Act)

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The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is South Africa’s data protection law. This is a summary or short explanation of why it is important, who it affects, what the timeline is, and what action you should take. This article also provides you with links so you can read further on the Protection of Personal Information Act.


Why do we need the Protection of Personal Information Act

HARM CAUSED BY DOMESTIC ANIMALS. (dog bite)

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Be extremely mindful in the control of your dogs.

In a recent matter, a refuse collector was pulling his trolley down a street when he was attacked by three pit-bull cross-breeds and savaged so badly that he lost an arm. The owner of the dogs said that an unknown intruder disturbed the locked gate and allowed the dogs to escape.

THE RULE OF LAW!

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In terms of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act No. 108 of 1996, South Africa is defined as a State that is subject to Constitutional supremacy and the Rule of Law.

The Constitution contains a supremacy clause which establishes that all other law and actions are subject to the Constitution.

Know your rights when it comes to racism

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Don’t get angry when you are offended by the comments, actions or behaviour of a racists person, GET RICH it’s as simple as this.

Read the promotion of equality and prevention of unfair discrimination Act 4 of 2000, it’s simple to the point and easy to understand and enforce.

In terms of the Act, every Court in SA will have a specialised Equality Court. In every Court in SA, you will find an Equality Court Clerk. Equality Courts are specialised Courts designated to hear matters relating to unfair discrimination, hate speech and harassment.

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