Governance
Privacy Officer
An individual designated to oversee personal information protection within an organization.
Definition
The mandatory 'person in charge of the protection of personal information' responsible for ensuring an organization's compliance with Law 25, often defaulting to the CEO if not specifically appointed.
Related Terms
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Officer responsible for monitoring compliance and liaison with authority....
Information Officer
Designated official responsible for POPIA compliance....
Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Designated officer meeting SDAIA competency rules....
Designated individual
Named person responsible for organizational privacy compliance....
Personal information controller (PIC)
Entity that determines purposes and means of processing personal data....