popi

  1. spamsam

    People do not really care about their info security

    Odds are the following applies to most average human beings out there: - Your name and ID number are floating around somewhere in a spreadsheet as a lead. - You are highly traceable on the web. - There is way more information available on social media about you than you think. - You have opted...
  2. spamsam

    lol, how did BusinessTech only realise now that TrueCaller isn't POPI compliant?

    The link below serves: https://businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/649601/major-red-flags-over-the-use-of-spam-blockers-like-truecaller-in-south-africa/ It's kinda funny that most people still don't know that whoever has TrueCaller on their phone is sharing their contacts' info across the border...
  3. spamsam

    POPI Checklist for the IT guy

    Does anyone know what the established standard is for securing your server, web app, email service, etc so that it is considered 'POPI compliant'? Whenever I ask a lawyer - their eyes kinda glaze over and then i remember that these are people that need assistance logging into Facebook...
  4. I

    What do you need to know about POPI?

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  5. J

    South Africa's POPI Act comes into effect soon - What you need to know

    South Africa's POPI Act comes into effect soon - What you need to know South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) was set to take effect from 1 April 2020, but this date has been delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country. No new date has been set for the...
  6. J

    RSAWEB - Disclosure of Personal Information

    The following complaint was filed with ISPA (Internet Service Providers’ Association) against RSAWEB (PTY) LTD on 15 January 2019. This complaint refers to the violation of the following Code of Conduct, as stated by ISPA: Code of Conduct: C. Privacy and confidentiality 1. ISPA members must...
  7. L

    Personal Information available on the net

    Hi guys, don't often post on here, but hopefully the community will be able to assist. Some context - recently put my house on the market, via an agent who advertised on the usual platforms. Only ever provided her with my contact details however I am getting calls from other agents...
  8. M

    VACANCY: Senior Security and Network Specialist

    Location: Pretoria Position type: Permanent Salary: R45000 - R60000 per month CTC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Architecture and Roadmap of network technologies and topologies Architecture and Roadmap of security technologies Security frameworks and risk governance Network management...
  9. jes

    Striving for viable anti-spam legislation

    Striving for viable anti-spam legislation Has the Protection of Personal Information Bill (POPI) been successful in protecting consumers from an unsolicited direct marketing onslaught?
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