Governance
Information Officer
Designated official responsible for POPIA compliance.
Definition
Information Officer is the person appointed by a responsible party (and any deputies) to ensure compliance with the Act, act as the point of contact for the Information Regulator and data subjects, oversee record-keeping and implement privacy governance measures within the organisation.
Related Terms
Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Designated officer meeting SDAIA competency rules....
Personal information controller (PIC)
Entity that determines purposes and means of processing personal data....
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
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Privacy Officer
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Data Custodian / Controller
Entity responsible for registering and managing personal data processing....