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Webinar Recording | POPIA Practical implications for retail businesses

With the 1 July 2021 deadline having passed, this legislation will have a significant impact on the retail sector, particularly those who have multiple touch points with consumers from point-of-sales, to e-commerce and call centres.

14 Jul 2021 1 min read Article

Our data privacy experts shared some insights into how POPIA affects your retail business, and what you need to do to comply.

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