| Get to grips with POPIA before POPIA gets you in a grip that may make you gripe
In the last five years (2021–2026), POPIA in South Africa has shifted from a phase of education and grace periods to a period of active enforcement, significant regulatory amendments, and important rulings. The most important developments include the enforcement of POPIA, the 2025 regulatory amendments, and major fines against both government and private entities.
However, it is artificial intelligence (AI) that currently poses the most interesting and compelling threats for personal information. This aspect will form a separate and dedicated half hour feature of the webinar at the end of Session 2 before the Q&A. Be aware: be alert be prepared.
About this webinar
This webinar covers the eight conditions for the lawful processing of personal information, the duties and responsibilities of Information Officers and the responsible party, as well as the relationship between the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA).
Since it is a webinar, participants are requested to read both Acts before attending the webinar.
The programme will includes:
Session 1: the essential background to POPIA and PAIA
(Introduction to POPIA and PAIA
· The eight conditions for lawful processing of personal information
· The importance of the responsible party
· The modern day menace of cyber insecurity
Session 2: the practical application of POPIA and PAIA
Brief navigation through POPIA compared to the GDPR
· Brief relationship between POPIA, PAIA, ECTA, the NCA and the CPA
· Brief statement of the Information Regulator and current law in South Africa
· Select application of POPIA concerning the main issues in South Africa
· AI and its effect and affect on personal information
Reading material
Participants need to read the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 before attending the webinar.
Background to POPIA
On 19 November 2013 the South African Parliament assented to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. Its acronym is POPIA. Some of its provisions came into effect on 11 April 2014. However, the main provisions came into effect on 1 July 2020.
The European Union Parliament approved the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 14 April 2016. The GDPR came into effect on 25 May 2018. The GDPR replaced the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC. The GDPR is similar to POPIA in many respects.
Presenter
Nicholas J. Tee is an advocate with more than thirty years’ experience as an advocate and in legal training. His approach is to explain legal concepts clearly and how those concepts may be adopted in practice and adapted to clients’ needs. His previous courses dealt with POPIA, PAIA, Land Claims, Land Reform, the Law of Contract and Constitutional Practice.
Date
6 May 2026 | 12:00 -+ 16:00
Closing date for registrations: 5 May 2026
Certification
All sessions are mandatory to qualify for a certificate.
Who should register?
All employees from companies that process personal information this includes, but is not limited to the financial sector, marketing, auditing, risk management, information technology, health care, mobile networks and human resources sectors.
Registration
Registration fee categories (including VAT):
Practising legal practitioners and other staff from firms: R1 200 per person.
Non-practising legal practitioners/others: R1 800 per person.
Banking details
LSSA banking details: Account name: Law Society of South Africa | Bank: FNB Pretoria | Branch code: 251445 | Account no: 6200 9641 079 | Reference: POPIA, Surname, Initials
How to register
Kindly note that registrations are done online. For certification purposes, participants should register individually, using their own email address. This will enable the system to generate a unique username and password for each person.
STEP 1:
Payment should be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) only. You are required to upload the proof of payment (PDF) in step 2 – (Online registration form). Should an invoice be required to effect payment, replace the proof of payment document with a note (Word) requesting an invoice.
STEP 2:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
STEP 3:
After submitting your registration, you will receive a system-generated confirmation email.
If you do not receive it, please contact Bettie Lubbe.
For more information about this course contact Bettie Lubbe:
Email: Bettie@LSSALEAD.org.za | Tel No. 012 441 4670
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Webinar/Online Course Access Policy
Please read before registering:
Our webinars/online courses are licensed for individual use only. By registering, you agree to the following terms:
· One registration = one attendee. Group viewing or sharing access is not allowed.
· Accessing the webinar using generic or ambiguous identifiers like boardrooms, meeting rooms, or under a firm/Company name is not permitted
· Attendees must join, using their full name as provided during registration
· Sharing access links or allowing others to join under your registration is strictly prohibited. It is a violation of our policy and professional ethics and may result in access being denied or revoked without refund.
Key information
· The LSSA is not liable for payments made into the incorrect bank account.
· The course is presented in English only.
· The course will be delivered via MS Teams. Please install the application before the course begins.
· In line with company policy and copyright laws, recordings and PowerPoint presentations will not be shared and are not included in the course fee. Unauthorized recording or transcription is strictly prohibited.
· Course materials and MS Teams link(s) will be emailed approximately 24 hours before the course.
· Check your junk folder if you do not receive the email.
· If still not received, contact Bettie Lubbe at Bettie@LSSALEAD.org.za.
· Test your link(s) upon receipt.
· Cancellations must be submitted in writing before the course material and link(s) are sent. No cancellations will be accepted thereafter. Non-attendance or late cancellation will result in the forfeit of fees.
· LSSA/LEAD may cancel or postpone a course if there is insufficient demand. In such cases, delegates will be informed and fully refunded. |
