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    Data Privacy

    🇿🇦 Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

    South Africa•Updated February 4, 2026

    Country

    South Africa

    Sector

    Data Privacy

    Status

    Passed

    Last Updated

    Feb 4, 2026

    South Africa's comprehensive data protection law modeled after GDPR principles.
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