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POPIA grace period limits regulator’s fines
Published Wednesday, 2 September 2026
AI Editorial Summary
The POPIA grace period constrained the Information Regulator's ability to impose fines during the initial compliance phase. This transitional limitation affected enforcement actions as organisations adjusted to data protection obligations, reflecting the Regulator's measured approach to early non-compliance.
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