POPIA & PAIA 2025: Latest Amendments and CIPC’s Role in Flagging Non-Compliant Companies
CPD Hours: 2
Price: R450.00
POPIA & PAIA 2025: Latest Amendments and CIPC’s Role in Flagging Non-Compliant Companies
Presenters : Caryn Maitland CA(SA)
Overview
Effective 17 April 2025, key amendments to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) introduced stricter rules around data subject rights, direct marketing consent and complaint handling. This webinar will unpack these regulatory changes and also highlight the 30 June 2025 deadline for PAIA Annual Report submissions and the CIPC’s role in flagging non-compliant companies.
Join Caryn Maitland CA(SA) as she discusses the critical regulatory changes, unpacks the key risks for companies and shares actionable strategies for compliance aligned with the latest requirements from the Information Regulator and CIPC.
Learning objectives
Attending this webinar will equip you with the following competencies:
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Understand the key amendments to POPIA and PAIA effective in 2025 and their practical implications for businesses.
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Identify the CIPC’s latest enforcement actions, including beneficial ownership filings, and the risk of deregistration for non-compliance.
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Gain clarity on the role and responsibilities of the Information Officer under POPIA, including reporting and record-keeping duties.
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Learn how to compile and submit the PAIA Annual Report and update the PAIA Manual in line with the Information Regulator's requirements.
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Develop a practical compliance checklist and action plan for clients or employers to avoid administrative penalties and reputational harm.
Content
The webinar will cover the following topics:
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Legislative Framework
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Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act No. 4 of 2013
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Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), Act No. 2 of 2000
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Companies Act, 2008 – CIPC powers and enforcement mechanisms
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POPIA: 2025 Amendments and Implementation
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Roles and obligations of the Information Officer
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Processing and storage of personal information
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Record of processing activities
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Data breach notifications and reporting timelines
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Personal liability for directors and officers
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PAIA: New Requirements and Reporting Duties
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Compilation and maintenance of the PAIA Manual
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Submission of Annual PAIA Reports
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Information Regulator’s enforcement powers
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Application to private bodies, including SMEs and sole proprietors
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CIPC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
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Beneficial Ownership Register: CIPC and Companies Amendment Regulations
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CIPC Notices of Non-Compliance: Triggers, timing, and filing deadlines
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Impact of being listed on CIPC’s public non-compliance lists
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Deregistration risk and inability to transact
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Updating director contact details as a compliance requirement
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Practical Tools and Compliance Strategies
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PAIA and POPIA compliance templates
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Risk identification and internal compliance checklists
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Documentation best practices for assurance providers and advisors
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Governance implications for boards and audit committees
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