Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013)Codes of ConductGuidelines to Develop Codes of ConductPart 1 - Introduction: The Legislative Framework12. Code of conduct requirements under POPIA |
| 12.1 | POPIA sets out the minimum requirements to be included in a code and how a code should apply. |
| 12.2 | Any failure to comply with an issued code is deemed to be a breach of the conditions for the lawful processing of personal information. |
| 12.3 | A code should limit itself to provisions which outline the specific obligations of relevant bodies bound by a code and any mandatory requirements under POPIA; |
| 12.4 | Any matters unrelated to the conditions for the lawful processing of personal information should not form part of a code to be approved by the Regulator. |
| 12.5 | A code does not replace the relevant provisions of POPIA. |