COURSE INTRODUCTION

Every organisation that collects, stores, uses or shares personal information has a responsibility to protect it. POPIA compliance is therefore not only a legal requirement—it is an essential part of building trust with employees, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.

This practical course explains the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in clear, accessible language. Learners will explore how POPIA applies in the workplace, where compliance risks commonly arise and what practical measures organisations can implement to protect personal information.

Rather than focusing only on legislation and theory, the course guides learners through real-world compliance responsibilities, including the lawful processing of personal information, Data Subject rights, information security, breach response and the development of a structured compliance plan.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

The objective of this course is to equip learners with the knowledge and practical tools needed to recognise POPIA risks, protect personal information and contribute to effective compliance within their organisation.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is suitable for anyone who handles personal information or contributes to organisational governance, including:

• Business owners and managers
• HR professionals
• Project managers
• IT and information security teams
• Marketing and sales teams
• Compliance officers
• Administrative and customer service personnel
• Employees responsible for collecting, storing or processing personal information

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the key principles, concepts and requirements of POPIA
• Recognise the different types of personal and special personal information
• Identify how personal information is collected, used, stored and shared within an organisation
• Identify common compliance gaps and areas of risk
• Apply the conditions for the lawful processing of personal information
• Respond appropriately to Data Subject requests
• Implement practical safeguards to protect personal information
• Recognise and respond to a personal information security compromise
• Understand the responsibilities of employees, operators and responsible parties
• Develop a practical 90-day POPIA compliance roadmap

By completing this course, you will be better prepared to help your organisation protect personal information, strengthen accountability and reduce the risk of regulatory action, financial loss and reputational damage.