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20 July 2026  |  27 October 2026

Data Protection and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Applications accepted until
20 July 2026
Short Course Coordinator:
Maria Matsoso
Accreditation:
Certificate of Competence
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Course dates
20 July 2026 - 27 October 2026
Applications close
20 July 2026
Overview
This course equips professionals with a practical understanding of South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) within a global data protection context. Covering GDPR, PAIA, RICA, and the common law of privacy, the course explores lawful processing, regulatory challenges, and the constitutional implications of data interception. Through group assignments and assessments, students learn to critically assess data protection frameworks, apply POPIA to workplace scenarios, and address real-world compliance issues. Designed for legal professionals and non-legal professionals alike, the course provides the specialised knowledge needed to navigate the limitations and complexities of modern data protection law. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is issued on successful completion.
Duration
12 Weeks
Format
1.5-hour classes weekly
Pricing
VAT Incl. = R17,680.00

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    The course content addresses the following topics:


    -Introduction and background to data protection


    -International perspective on Data Privacy and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)


    -POPIA:

    • Introduction to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
    • Lawful processing conditions in the POPIA
    • The Common Law of Privacy
    • The Information Regulator and regulatory challenges


    -Introduction to Protection of Access to Information Act


    -Grounds of refusal and public interest under PAIA and POPIA


    -Introduction to the Regulation of Interception of Communications Act


    -The constitutionality of the RICA


    -Overview of data protection law and its limitations

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