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Consumer Protection & POPI
June 23, 2022

DYK – A Supplier May Be Held Liable For Damages Caused By Products Supplied To A Consumer In Terms Of The Consumer Protection Act?

In terms of Section 61 of the Consumer Protection Act, a consumer may claim damages from any Supplier in the supply chain if a product supplied is unsafe, defective, or there is an inherent risk of possible damages in the product supplied that the consumer has not been made aware of. The time that such... Read More
Consumer Protection & POPI, DID YOU KNOW
June 21, 2022

Why Do I Need A PAIA Manual?

The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) is South Africa’s new privacy legislation that came into effect on 1 July 2021.   In Section 55 (1) of POPIA, an Information Officer has certain duties and responsibilities.  There are, however, additional duties and responsibilities placed on an Information Officer in terms of Regulation... Read More
Consumer Protection & POPI, LATEST
June 8, 2022

Episode 122: When Will A Supplier Be Liable For Damages In Terms Of Section 56 Of The Consumer Protection Act?

SEESA Legal Advisors, Yolande Iversen and Charl Fourie discuss the importance of Section 56 of the Consumer Protection Act with an emphasis on the Motor Industry. They focus on whether Consumers can repair a vehicle themselves without notifying the supplier first and claim for reimbursement after the fact. Click on the play button below to... Read More
Consumer Protection & POPI, LATEST, Podcast
May 30, 2022

When Is A Business Allowed To Process A Data Subject’s Special Personal Information?

Section 26 of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) states that special personal information relates to a data subject’s criminal behaviour, trade union membership, health or sex life, religious or philosophical beliefs, political persuasion or biometric information. Section 26 further states that a responsible party may not process a data subject’s... Read More
Consumer Protection & POPI, FAQ
May 29, 2022

Imperfection Of A Vehicle Could Lead To The Cancellation Of A Purchase Agreement.

Most dealerships would have the same problem regarding defects on motor vehicles that could lead to the cancellation of a purchase agreement. The question would be whether these defects could be justified as imperfection, causing the defects to render the vehicle less useable and justifying the cancellation of the purchase agreement. The CPA defines “defect”... Read More
Consumer Protection & POPI, LATEST
May 11, 2022

Episode 118: Processing Of Special Personal Information On Vaccination Cards In Terms Of POPIA

SEESA CP & POPI legal advisors Hugo Roux and Rouchelle de Beer discuss the processing of health information related to COVID-19 in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, and whether a business may request proof of vaccination from employees, contractors and third parties.  They also discuss what the business may do if a... Read More
Consumer Protection & POPI, LATEST, Podcast
May 6, 2022

Condition 7 for the Lawful Processing of Personal Information and Security Safeguards

In 2018, the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. As the international standard for data protection laws, the GDPR has formed the basis for many data protection laws worldwide, including South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPI). POPI prescribes eight conditions for lawful processing of personal... Read More
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