Legally Speaking: The Publication Of Matric Results – What Is The Legal Position Under POPIA?

The Department of Basic Education announced that the usual practice of publishing matric results on media platforms will not take place for the 2021 results, because the dissemination of learners’ personal information would be in contravention of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Nadine Mather, Senior Associate At Bowmans speaks to us about the ins and outs of what is allowed under POPIA. <a href="https://www.kaya959.co.za/">Kaya 959 Website</a>