Information Officer Training Workshop for Residential Estates 

IACT-Africa is pleased to offer an Information Officer Training Workshop for residential estates’ Information Officers, Deputy Information Officers and members of privacy and data protection teams.

The Information Officer Training Workshop is aimed at enabling Information Officers and Deputy Information Officers and members of privacy and data protection teams to obtain a clear understanding of the duties of the Information Officer as stated in POPIA, PAIA and associated Regulations and the Guidance Note on Information Officers and Deputy Information Officers.

What are the Workshop Objectives?

To provide a clear understanding of the duties of the Information Officer as stated in POPIA, PAIA and associated Regulations and the Guidance Note on Information Officers and Deputy Information Officers

What does the workshop include?

The workshop consists of the items shown below:

  • Brief Introduction to POPIA & PAIA
  • Procesing Limitation in Residential Estates
  • Encouraging compliance; Dealing with requests made to the Body pursuant to POPIA
  • Working with the Regulator in relation to investigations
  • Otherwise ensuring compliance by a body with the provisions of POPIA
  • The additional duties and responsibilities of the Information Officers in terms of regulation 4 of POPIA including developing a compliance framework and impact assessments
  • Section 32 of PAIA, submit a report to the Regulator
  • Health records
  • Notification of incidents
  • Handle POPIA Data Subject Requests (DSRs)
  • Registration with the Regulator
  • Section 7 Designation of a Deputy Information Officer
  • Section 8 Delegation of authority by an Information Officer to a Deputy Information Officer
  • Section 9 Training of Information Officers / Deputy Information Officer

Who should attend this workshop?

Information Officers and Deputy Information Officers and members of privacy and data protection teams should attend this workshop.

What is the duration of the workshop?

The workshop has a duration of 7 hours.  It is normally scheduled to take place between 09:00 and 16:00.

How is the workshop delivered?

The workshop is delivered as a virtual workshop using Zoom or Microsoft Teams or in person where a face to face worlshop is prefrred.

Who facilitates the workshop?

The Information Officer Training Workshop is facilitated by John Cato and/or Dr Peter Tobin both of whom have privacy and data protection certifications as well as well in depth experience in this field.

Will I receive a certificate for the workshop?

An e-certificate of attendance will be provided for each delegate who completes the workshop.

What are the workshop costs?

Workshop costs for ARC members are R 2,500.00 plus VAT per delegate.  Second and subsequent bookings from the same organisation for the same delivery dates are at R 2,300.00 plus VAT per delegate).

Workshop costs for non-ARC estates are R 2,995.00 plus VAT for the first delegates and R 2,500.00 plus VAT for additional from the same estate.

When are the workshops held?

Workshops are held once a month or more frequently if there is sufficient demand.

Request for Quotation

If you would like to request a quotation for an Information Officer Training  Workshop, please click on the link below and we will send a quotation to you.

Information Officer Training Workshop for Residential Estates Request for Quotation

How can I pay online and make a booking for the workshop?

Bookings can also be made online and payments can be made via our POPI Solutions store.  Please click here to book your place on the online  workshop scheduled for 24 November 2023.

We run other POPIA and PAIA training workshop and courses to cater for a variety of needs.  Please click here to visit our POPI Act Training page for  information.

Please contact us if you require any additional information about our training.