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New PoPIA regulations on health data protection: What you need to know
Published Monday, 16 March 2026
AI Editorial Summary
New regulations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) specifically address health data protection requirements in South Africa. These updates establish enhanced compliance obligations for organisations processing sensitive health information, reflecting the Information Regulator's ongoing efforts to strengthen data protection standards in the healthcare sector.
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