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    Data Protection

    🇿🇦 Data Protection Act

    South Africa•Updated February 5, 2026

    Country

    South Africa

    Sector

    Data Protection

    Status

    Passed

    Last Updated

    Feb 5, 2026

    The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) regulates the processing of personal information.
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