Real-World Guidance for South Africa’s Information Officers – what happens after a data breach?
A Breach Has Happened. Now What? In our previous article, we explored the role of the Information Officer (IO) and their responsibilities under South Africa’s POPIA and PAIA. But let’s talk about what happens when things don’t go as planned, because, in reality, mistakes do happen. Maybe a laptop with sensitive data gets stolen, an […]
Becoming an Information Officer: What You Need to Know Before You Say “Yes”
Congratulations! You’ve either volunteered or been appointed as your organisation’s Information Officer (IO). It’s a significant responsibility—and one worth fully understanding before diving in. Since South Africa’s POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) and PAIA (Promotion of Access to Information Act) have come into full effect, the visibility and importance of the IO role have […]
