POPI ACT: 10 Key Steps to Compliance

POPIA comes into effect on 1 July 2021 and will affect all businesses, including those in hospitality and tourism.

With this said, it is time to get your house in order or you could face a hefty fine or imprisonment or both if you’re found to be wanting.

To assist FEDHASA Members to gain a better understanding of POPIA Compliance, Peter Cumberlege, FEDHASA Legislative Consultant, has prepared a handy guide ‘10 Key Steps to Compliance‘ that members can consult.

To view and download a copy, click here.

Please forward us your questions to your respective Regional Office and we will get our
Legislative Consultant & experts respond to these questions and share the answers with
you:


FEDHASA Cape – rema@fedhasa.co.za
FEDHASA East Coast – fedhasakzn@fedhasa.co.za
FEDHASA Inland- gm@fedhasa.co.za

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