POPIACenter for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)
Mapping the Brussels Effect: The GDPR Goes Global
Published Thursday, 7 August 2025
AI Editorial Summary
Article examines the global influence of the EU's GDPR, which served as a model for South Africa's POPIA and many other data protection laws worldwide. This Brussels Effect demonstrates how European privacy standards shape regulatory frameworks in other jurisdictions, including the Information Regulator's enforcement approach.
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