An information security policy is a set of rules and guidelines that dictate how information technology (IT) assets and resources should be used, managed, and protected. It applies to all users in an organisation or its networks as well as all digitally stored information under its authority.
Its function is to ensure the safety and privacy of critical data such as customer account details, financial data or intellectual property, that is in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Without a structure (or set of rules) for processing sensitive client data, you can be in violation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Today's data processing requires transparency and accountability regardless of what industry your business is in. This is where information and security policies find their purpose - to ensure data is managed appropriately and in accordance with the law.
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In 2013, South Africa passed the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI). Although it predates the GDPR, it's often referred to as South Africa's GDPR equivalent. The goal of the POPI Act is to protect data subjects from security breaches, theft, and discrimination. To accomplish this, it outlines eight principles that South African data processors must follow.
Each principle encourages responsibility, security, and consent. It also provides special protections for distinct categories of data as well as the data of children.
Today, in this highly interconnected world, protecting information is increasingly important. Organisations need to ensure they secure personal records and commercially sensitive information from business risk and vulnerabilities. Our training will help your designated employees to obtain the knowledge and skills needed to build resilience around your information security management.
Whether you're working towards the internationally recognised ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System or looking to gain a professional qualification that gets you recognition for your specialist role, our informative, interactive courses can help you develop.
A Data Protection Officer (DPO) ensures that your organisation complies with the legislation, acts accordingly regarding data protection practices and has general ownership of data processing activities.
An information security policy is a set of rules and guidelines that dictate how information technology (IT) assets and resources should be used, managed, and protected. It applies to all users in an organisation or its networks as well as all digitally stored information under its authority.
Its function is to ensure the safety and privacy of critical data such as customer account details, financial data or intellectual property, that is in line with POPIA.
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