Meeting POPIA Requirements When Working Remotely
Social distancing has forced many of us to stay at home for the foreseeable future, meaning remote working is, for many, no longer an option but a necessity. Whilst individual safety is at the top of everyone’s priorities, doctors, service providers, accountants, agents and business owners must also be aware of the safety of their […]
Outsourcing
Medical practices may, at times, outsource the processing and storage of personal information. There is nothing in the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) that prevents organizations from outsourcing the processing of data. However, regardless of where information is being processed—whether in South Africa or in a foreign country—organizations subject to POPI – must take […]
Healthcare Reception Desks: Breeding Ground for POPI Compromise
What can patients see on your reception desk? Your reception desk might be one of the most vulnerable locations in your entire practice. Why? Every patient you treat walks up to the reception desk and discusses their visit with the receptionist for at least a minute or two. What do they see when their eyes […]
Prepare for POPI by Putting Privacy First
Many businesses view legal compliance as a necessary evil and an obstacle to profits. Thus, compliance is often made a mere formality. Dealing with the complex privacy and data protection rules and regulations is often viewed no differently – be it industry-specific rules such as the National Health Act (healthcare), personal information-specific rules such as […]
Contracting with Contractors that are NOT POPI Operators: Best Practices
Contracting with Contractors that are NOT POPI Operators: Best Practices Health care providers and medical scheme companies are generally aware that when personal information is disclosed to a contractor, such as an attorney, accounting bureaaux, consultant or cloud data storage firm, an operator agreement is necessary to comply with POPI and to safeguard the information […]
Cybersecurity Pledge
Information has value—and it’s at risk. The bad guys want it and will exploit our inattention or negligence to get it. Cybersecurity incidents and breaches of private information can be prevented if we all pay a little bit more attention. It’s time to do your part … it’s time to be a hero at work […]
Are You Ready for Ransomware?
What Is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts your files. Often, the only way to decrypt and gain access to the files is by paying a “ransom” or fee to the attackers. The attackers might provide the decryption key allowing you to regain access to your files. Ransomware may spread to […]
What you can do now to protect your practice under POPI
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POPI compliance and becoming POPI compliant: FAQ
We often get questions about POPI that might seem obvious at first sight but do deserve an answer of course.
Lockdown: Guide to registering your practice as an essential service
During the lockdown period, only businesses deemed essential by government will be able to continue trading.
