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TITLE: South Africa's Information Regulator Invites Comments on Protection of Personal Information Act Notice BODY: On an unspecified date, South Africa's Information Regulator released a notice under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), inviting public comments on proposed measures or guidance related to personal data protection compliance. The Information Regulator, established under POPIA, is responsible for enforcing South Africa's data protection framework and ensuring compliance with the act's requirements. This notice represents part of the regulator's ongoing work to develop, clarify, or update guidance, standards, or procedural requirements affecting organisations that process personal information in South Africa. The specific content of the proposed measures is contained within the accompanying notice document. The notice is applicable to all entities processing personal information in South Africa, including private sector organisations, government agencies, and other institutions that handle personal data. This may encompass requirements related to lawful processing, consent mechanisms, data subject rights, security measures, or breach notification procedures under POPIA. Stakeholders and interested parties are invited to submit written comments on the notice by Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 12:00. Comments should be submitted in accordance with the procedures outlined in the notice documentation. The Information Regulator will consider all submissions received within the comment period before finalising any measures or guidance. The full notice is available on the South African Government website. REFERENCES: South African Government. Protection of Personal Information Act: Notice: Information Regulator (South Africa): Comments invited. Available at: https://www.gov.za/

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