A new word on everyone’s lips is POPIA, short for the Protection of Public Information Act.  Its original deadline was a year ago, and has been extended to 30 June 2021.

Working with restaurant clients, which collect public information when recording Covid-compliant diner temperatures, names, email addresses, and cell phone numbers, it became clear to me that restaurants need to comply with the Act by 1 July, failing which they can face a Fine of up to R10 million. Continue reading →