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Regulator seeks court test to settle whether telemarketing falls under POPIA
Published Monday, 24 November 2025
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The South African Information Regulator is pursuing court action to obtain legal clarity on whether telemarketing activities fall within the scope of POPIA regulations. This test case aims to settle ongoing interpretive questions about the Act's application to marketing communications and could significantly impact the direct marketing industry's compliance obligations.
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