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More newsSummary of the POPIA case of Munetsi v Madhuyu and Another
The Western Cape High Court recently handed down a judgment that applied certain provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). Mr Munetsi (the applicant), applied to the court seeking relief (a public apology) in light of Mr Madhuyu and another’s (respondents) publication on social media platforms of the applicant’s personal information which he alleged to be defamatory. The respondents published the applicant’s mobile number on Facebook, together with a video. The video prompted the respondents’ followers to contact the applicant, and thus resulted in a large volume of phone calls made to his number. The applicant claimed that such publication breached POPIA’s provisions (without any reference to a particular clause), as well as his right to privacy.
Navigating the Information Regulator’s guidance note on direct marketing
On 3 December 2024, the Information Regulator released a guidance note on direct marketing (Guidance Note) under the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). Leading into the new year, this Guidance Note is likely to change the way in which organisations approach their direct marketing strategies.
Guidance Note on Direct Marketing
On 3 December 2024, the Information Regulator published a Guidance Note on DirectMarketing.