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Data protection authority

Information Regulator (South Africa)

South Africa

South African regulator for data protection (POPIA) and access to information (PAIA).

Jurisdiction (head office)
South Africa
Scope covered
South Africa
Type
Data protection authority
GRC discipline
Data protection & privacy
Statutory / official basis
Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA)
Status
Current — verified June 2026
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