Course Overview
Welcome to POPIA Compliance Awareness
POPIA Compliance Awareness: Safeguarding Personal Information and Your Business
Learn to navigate South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and implement practical steps to ensure compliance and protect data.
Course Overview
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) affects every business that collects, processes, or stores personal information. This course provides a hands-on approach to understanding the Act and applying its principles to safeguard both personal and organizational data.
With practical insights and actionable strategies, you’ll learn to build a culture of compliance, handle data responsibly, and protect your organization from the risks of non-compliance.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for business owners, managers, and employees who process personal information and need to comply with South Africa’s data protection laws.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the principles of POPIA and how they apply to businesses.
- Create a compliance framework tailored to your organization.
- Manage data subject rights, including access, correction, and deletion requests.
- Respond to data breaches effectively and prevent future risks.
Course Outline
- Module 1: Introduction to POPIA
- Module 2: Understanding Personal Information
- Module 3: POPIA Compliance Essentials
- Module 4: Managing Data Safely
- Module 5: Employee and Customer Rights Under POPIA
- Module 6: Handling Data Breaches and Mitigating Risks
Course Format
- Level: Beginner to Intermediate
- Duration: Self-paced
- Assessment: Final quiz with 40 questions, 80% pass mark
- Certificate: Earn a Certificate of Completion upon passing the final quiz