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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.

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), No. 4 of 2013

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