As of 2025, the Information Regulator has partnered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) to streamline POPIA and PAIA compliance for businesses in South Africa. The CIPC is publicly flagging companies that haven’t registered an Information Officer or submitted their PAIA Annual Report by 30 June.
This means your clients, partners, and banks can now see if you’re non-compliant on BizPortal.
April 2025 POPIA Amendments:
- Clients can object to personal data use via SMS, WhatsApp, phone, or email – businesses have 30 days to respond
- Stricter consent requirements for marketing – Phone consent must be recorded and stored for future access
Don’t let non-compliance damage your reputation or business opportunities.
Pinion Human Capital can assist in keeping your business compliant by:
- Registering your Information Officer
- Conducting a risk assessment for your business
- Creating compliance frameworks for your business
- Handling your PAIA Annual Reports
- Providing ongoing support to ensure your business remains compliant
Contact us today to get compliant and stay compliant.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Licinda Cordier licinda.cordier@pinionza.com or Layla Campher layla.campher@pinionza.com.
Disclaimer:
The information supplied herein should not be used or relied upon as professional advice. No liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions nor for any loss or damage arising from reliance upon any information herein. Always contact our office for specific and detailed advice. Any legal information presented is a precis of current legislation, is subject to change and should not be used as a substitute for detailed professional advice.
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