POPIA in People Operations - HR Data, Privacy & Records Self-Study Course

In South Africa, HR teams sit on some of the most sensitive personal information in any organisation — ID numbers, bank details, medical info, disciplinary records, pay data, performance notes, next-of-kin details, fingerprints/biometrics, and more. POPIA makes it clear: how you collect, store, use, share, and delete that data is a serious legal and operational responsibility.

Topics Discussed:

• Introduction to POPIA and HR Data Privacy
• Lawful Collection of Employee Data
• Storing and Securing Employee Records
• Processing, Sharing and Transferring Employee Data
• Employee Rights under POPIA
• Retention and Destruction of Records
• Managing Data Breaches
• Employee Monitoring, Social Media & Privacy
• Training & Awareness for HR, Payroll & Managers
• POPIA Compliance Program & Templates