
About this course
Overview
POPIA compliance fails at the point where the policy meets how people actually work. This covers implementation, breach response, and the operational controls that turn a legal requirement into something the organisation does rather than something it has written down.
What you will be able to do
Learning outcomes
- Interpret POPIA conditions for processing
- Map and document processing activities
- Implement practical protection controls
- Manage data subject requests
- Run an effective breach response
What the course sets out to do
Course objectives
- Explain POPIA principles and obligations
- Establish lawful processing practices
- Implement operational data protection controls
- Handle data subject requests
- Respond to personal information breaches
Course content
Modules
01POPIA foundations
The conditions for lawful processing and key definitions.
02Lawful processing
Consent, justification, purpose, and processing limitations.
03Operational controls
Turning requirements into working technical and organisational controls.
04Data subject rights
Handling access, correction, and objection requests.
05Breach response
Detecting, assessing, and notifying personal information breaches.
06Accountability
Information officer duties, records, and demonstrating compliance.
Who it is for
Target audience
Information officers, compliance and privacy staff, and managers responsible for personal information.
Before you start
Prerequisites
Compliance, legal, IT or operational responsibility for personal information.