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Popia and the delicate balance between press freedom, freedom of expression and data protection
Published Wednesday, 12 January 2022
AI Editorial Summary
Article examines the tension between POPIA's data protection requirements and constitutional rights to press freedom and freedom of expression in South Africa. This highlights ongoing challenges for the Information Regulator in balancing privacy protections with media and speech rights under the Act's lawful processing exemptions.
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