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After 7-year wait, South Africa's Data Protection Act enters into force
Published Wednesday, 1 July 2020
AI Editorial Summary
South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has officially entered into force after a seven-year waiting period, marking a significant milestone in the country's data protection landscape. This enforcement commencement empowers the Information Regulator to actively oversee compliance and exercise its regulatory mandate under the Act.
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